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Star Trek: Phoenix
Deck 9: Recreation / holodeck-one
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 01:01 AM
Shansa stopped in front of the holodeck doors and dug around her pockets. "Oh....bother. ok then, no worries~" She thought for a second then got an idea. "Computer! Can you run a......ooh! How about.....the beach in San Francisco!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 01:05 AM
The faceless metallic construct soon enough walked into the first holodeck of this vessel. Upon seeing that there's another person in the holodeck, he then decided to introduce himself to said person, by walking over. "Oh, hello. I'm GH-054. Also referred to as Ghost. Who are you?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 01:20 AM
Shansa was sitting in the sand with her boots next to her while she fiddled with a tricorder. "Hello! Ensign Mikot, but everyone calls me Sha-sha. It's lovely to meet you," She chimed and stood up, dusting off her skirt and shoving the tricorder in her pocket.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 01:29 AM
"I must say I've never seen anybody like you before,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 01:31 AM
"Oh. The same goes for me. I'm here to explore the ship, and what are you doing with that tricoder? What do you mean by, you haven't seen anybody like me before? You never seen an android?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 01:33 AM
"I'm exploring as well. And I was trying to repair it, it's not working quite right and it won't tell me why so I'm just going through all of it." She nods and pushes a streak of bright pink hair out of her eyes. "I don't think I have. If I did, then I wasn't aware. My uncle always told me it was rude to ask people what they were,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 01:34 AM
"Oh, it's fine with the inquiries. When was this tricoder seen malfunctioning? Has it been the first time it has done so? Or it has been doing this multiple times, Ensign? And what should we do with the holo-deck now?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 01:41 AM
"It's been going haywire for weeks. Every time talk to it, it's something new. I don't understand how it can work fine but then glitch up again. My uncle was puzzled too and he can fix anything,"
She looked around then shrugged, "I'm not sure. All of my programs, novels, and concerts are back in my quarters and I haven't written any new ones yet,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 01:50 AM
"Hmm. Should we try a simulation on a planet? Such as Bajor, Earth, or some randomized place that we decided to pick due to indecisiveness?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 01:52 AM
She stiffened a little then relaxed. "Well this is one of the beaches on earth but.....Anything but Bajor."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 01:55 AM
"Oh, my apologies for saying something that would most likely upset one person. I should have been more careful."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 02:06 AM
"No, it's alright. I don't have many memories of Bajor but theyre.....not the best. Earth is my homeworld..." She shook her head and smiled, chipper again. "I know! What's a planet you've always wanted to see?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 02:28 AM
"What was a planet I was wanted to visit. Hmm. I heard about the planet Risa, would that be an optimal place to activate the holodeck for?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 02:39 AM
"I'm sure it can come up with something..." She smiled then cleared her throat, going to the arch and trilling in different pitches at the panel. In a moment the scene changed from the beach to just outside a small forest on Risa. "Ooohhh pretty...."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 02:46 AM
"It is indeed a fascinating planet to be on. I do have hopes that the ship may visit this planet. I of course won't really relax, since I'm not in terms of pleasurable."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 02:54 AM
"So you won't relax at all? Will you enjoy it though?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 02:58 AM
"It isn't a matter of will not, it's a matter of emotional difference. In terms of enjoyment, I do favor the quite serenity that this planet could offer."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 03:03 AM
"I see. Some of our crewmates might prefer other aspects this planet has to offer," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 03:26 AM
"What? What do you mean by that? Is there another thing that Risa represents besides serenity?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 03:46 AM
"Well Risa is a pleasure planet. I feel like they have different means of providing pleasure. At least from the stories my uncle has told me,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 05:42 AM
(Sorry. Was busy.) "I get it. I believe that this planet may be a suitable one for me to read my books. Reading is actually all I do now. Well, since my transfer here and such."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 05:44 AM
All good)
"Really? What sort of things do you like to read? If you have a preference, I mean..."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 08-Oct-19 05:56 AM
"I read mainly mystery books. I do prefer to read action and adventure books, along with science fiction. I don't really spend my time on drama books or romance novels."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Oct-19 11:53 AM
"People still read romance novels?" She shuddered and sat down to pur her boots back on. "I've always liked fantasy stories myself,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 09-Oct-19 12:48 AM
"Indeed. Fantasy is a good mix of drama and the wonders of the beyond. However, I do doubt drama novels. I dislike excessive drama."
(Sorry. Was in school and busy.)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Oct-19 01:03 AM
"Drama is hard to get just right without going overboard, you are right there. Though the last few years I haven't had the chance to read much besides text books,"
(It's all good)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 09-Oct-19 01:05 AM
"Agreeable. Very agreeable. Textbooks? How unfortunate, I need to give you some of my books for you to read."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Oct-19 01:28 AM
"Well my uncle told me to work hard and keep my studies as the number one priority. Bajorans are still kind of a minority in Starfleet and he didn't want me to give them a reason to think I wasn't worth the training time,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 09-Oct-19 01:32 AM
"Well, would you like to read some of my books? Or you decline my offer? Seeing that you haven't really read good books during your life."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Oct-19 02:09 AM
"I've read good books! I just didn't get the chance to while I was at the academy. And I would love to borrow some of your books! Maybe you'll find a few of mine you'd like to borrow in return,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 09-Oct-19 02:10 AM
"Do not worry about me, I will give you my books for you to lend. I'll be fine without books. Would you like to follow me to my quarters to retrieve them?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Oct-19 02:26 AM
"I would! Thank you for the offer," *She stood up and dusted off her uniform again before looking up, "Computer? Exit, please~"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 09-Oct-19 02:31 AM
After which, he then exited the holodeck, and then headed out into the hallways towards the turbo-lift.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Oct-19 02:36 AM
Shansa trilled at the computer again and sprinted after Ghost to catch up. "Sorry! Just wanted to make sure the program ended,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 09-Oct-19 02:58 AM
"That's fine. Follow me."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 01:20 AM
He walked into the holodeck, and had it generate a little town in central Kaminar - where he came from. He walked down a road, heading to a small restaurant nestled in between what appeared to be a clinic and strangely enough, a Republic embassy. He entered and sat down at one of the dining tables, just thinking to himself.
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 02:35 AM
Lylla walked in after a moment, finding herself suddenly in kaminar.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 02:37 AM
He looked up from the table, having been lost in thought, and beamed at her. "Hello, love. Recognize the place?"
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 02:44 AM
"yes, your home." She smiled, sitting with him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 02:45 AM
"Indeed. But this restaurant is no ordinary one; this is my aunt's restaurant. Where I worked until I made the decision to enter Starfleet." He pressed a kiss to her cheek.
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 02:52 AM
she smiled. "Like I said, your home."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 02:55 AM
"I could still make you something if you wanted. My aunt did impart to me many of her tricks after all."
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 04:29 AM
she thought about it for a moment "I'd love to try whatever you're willing to give me"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 05:14 AM
"Alright then. Something simple. I just hope that the facilities work like they should..." He got up and walked into the kitchen. About half an hour later, he popped out again, two bowls of noodle soup in hand.
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 05:38 AM
she smiles at the smell "that smells wonderful"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 06:18 AM
He slid the bowl across to her - it seemed to contain translucent noodles in what appeared to be dark blue broth. "Give it a try - the taste might be strong, however."
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 06:26 AM
"what is it?" She asked, taking a utensil and cooling the noodles.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 06:27 AM
"We call them Kelpien glass noodles - humans have something similar. Worry not about the color of the soup; I assure you it tastes as good as it looks."
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 09:16 AM
she tried it, instantly taking a liking to it. "This is amazing!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 09:28 AM
"I'm glad you like it." He pulled his chair up next to hers, sat down and started on his own bowl. "Want me to teach you to make it sometime?"
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Ash! 10-Oct-19 06:23 PM
"absolutely!" She was quick to finish her dish, giving him a grandiose smile
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-19 06:30 PM
"How about tomorrow? After our shifts?"
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 03:00 AM
"I'd love that. We can see if my medical skills extend to cooking too."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 03:00 AM
"They might. Give it a try, hmm?"
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 04:44 AM
"oh you bet." She leaned into him, shutting her eyes
"in order for me to show you my home, we'll need protective gear. I have to disable the protocol for temperature."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 04:47 AM
He smiled back at her, gently rubbing her shoulder. "Kelpiens deal with the cold well - we have freezing winters during which most of our crops die... or at least, they used to. Try me." He smirked.
"Anyway, I think that I will be just fine, so long as you stay right there with me."
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 04:52 AM
"Even we wear furs and such things." She smiled
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 04:54 AM
"Even you? Very well - a winter coat for me it shall be. If you insist, of course."
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:12 AM
she stood, commanding the computer to end program and switch to her home, andoria. Suddenly they were standing before a large mass of buildings and dwellings attached to a pillar in the middle of a grand cavern beneath ice. "It might get a little cold in here once environmental catches up."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:16 AM
"No worries." He had the computer create a winter coat, which he slipped into, and took her hand in his. "Lead the way, love - it's your home after all."
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:18 AM
she walked forward, fingers intertwined. She lead him through twists and turns through the labyrinth until they finally stopped at a door. She waved it open and stepped inside.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:19 AM
He stepped inside with her, and looked around. "This is your home?"
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:21 AM
"It was." She smiled, pulling him with her and sitting down on the bed.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:22 AM
He sat down next to her, looking around the bedroom. "Not as cold as I imagined - quite pleasant, in fact."
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:23 AM
"I'm glad. It's the middle of Summer." She chuckled
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:25 AM
"Summer!?" He exclaimed. "I can only imagine what Andor is like in winter - it must be terribly frigid." He hugged her close to him.
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:27 AM
"Oh yes. But we're used to it so it's not impossible." She leaned in close resting her head on his shoulder.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:29 AM
"Mmmm~" He simply sat and enjoyed her warmth, closing his eyes. "Say, love - mind if I spend the night in your quarters? Just once, maybe?"
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:30 AM
"I don't mind." She replied happily
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:31 AM
"Well, then - why wait? Shall we head back? We both have early days tomorrow, after all. Our mission begins about then."
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Ash! 11-Oct-19 05:35 AM
she nodded, standing with him
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Oct-19 05:35 AM
He stood up with her, and had the computer end the program. Afterwards, he led her out to the hallway.
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Cadet Edward Smith 13-Oct-19 05:27 AM
he entered the holodeck and typed in his parameters into the computer. this generated a western north america landscape and eventually Rosewood rail yard, a bunch of trains and eventually a fully loaded coal train. the year was 1928. he headed over to the engine which was a Union Pacific 9000 class locomotive. he wandered over to it and climbed into the cab. He looked around the cab familiarizing himself with it, before lighting a fire in the firebox and began to get the train ready to go.
after a couple minutes he had analized this vehicle and had managed to get it moving at a steady speed out of station (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 13-Oct-19 06:06 AM
after a bit of time he'd hit his combadge. "Computer, Locate Lt Commander, Mackenzie."
[Computer] "Lt Commander, Mackenzie. Is in sickbay."
he'd end the program and leave the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Oct-19 11:39 AM
[D]A bunch of crew members entered the holodeck and started up a program: a supermarket, oddly enough, complete with a cold store and back room with boxed stock. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 12:23 AM
[Tarn]He walked in with @spicyitaliana
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 01:10 AM
K’pora paused, stretching as she smiled at Tarna. “You first.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 01:16 AM
[Tarn]He went to the wall console and tapped a command in. The scene around them immediately shifted to what appeared to be a spartan room with minimal facilities - a table and chair, and a bed... and that was all.
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 02:04 AM
"Oh..." She frowned at the lack of things, holding her chest. Holy...
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 02:12 AM
[Tarn]"The Dominion was never one for creature comforts. As far as me and my brothers were concerned, we were soldiers. Nothing else."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 03:06 AM
“Well we know you’re more than that,” she looked around.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 03:10 AM
[Tarn]"Mmm. I never complained - a soldier doesn't cry about his living space, after all..." He sat down on the bed, and immediately grimaced - the mattress felt like hard plastic to him now.
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 12:16 PM
“I mean—this is just. They didn’t treat you like people?”
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KardasXRT 30-Oct-19 12:18 PM
"No. It used to be worse - a century ago, my people were treated like... less than people. Foot soldiers to be set upon whoever the Dominion disliked. Each day, they would be given ketracel-white for sustenance..." His expression darkened at the name of the substance - he'd read about its effects, and prayed that he would never have to take it.
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 01:16 PM
“And you don’t take the drug anymore?”
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KardasXRT 30-Oct-19 01:18 PM
"No, I don't - and neither do any of my brethren. The need was taken away from us in 2410, as a condition for our entry into the Alliance."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 01:18 PM
“That’s good! Drugs sound..really bad.”
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KardasXRT 30-Oct-19 01:19 PM
"They are bad, my friend - I hope that I never have to take it. Nowadays, consuming it merely boosts our combat prowess, but that is all. Before that, it was addictive. Without it, my forefathers would die after exhibiting withdrawal symptoms."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 01:27 PM
She nodded, “sounds awful.”
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KardasXRT 30-Oct-19 01:27 PM
"Indeed. But those days are over now - and in many ways, I am glad that that is so."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 02:15 PM
She looked over, “Back in the times of Kirk, we were just. Monsters to everyone. So I get what you mean about bad days.”
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KardasXRT 30-Oct-19 02:16 PM
"But I've gotten my chance to change that now. Ambassador Odo's cut the strings - I don't have to feel like I'm tied down by some obligation anymore. But I want to redeem my race. Somehow. Prove that there's more to us than our warrior and soldier ways."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 03:04 PM
She nodded, “I just..I think I’m the best person who understands that.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 03:06 PM
[Tarn]"You and my girlfriend both. Both of you have seen me for who I've become after all these years."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 04:11 PM
She grinned, “that’s what brothers are for.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 04:40 PM
[Tarn]"Friends, you mean. And yes. I believe so. That much I've learned from living among humans for ten years now. Oh- I almosr forgot. My tenth year in service elapses in... three days!"
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 04:40 PM
“Brothers and friends are the same.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 04:41 PM
[Tarn]"Not quite for me - I have twenty-nine brothers who have all gone on to live their own lives elsewhere. I am not as close to them as I am to you."
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 04:43 PM
“Brothers in Klingon culture is more than friend.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 04:46 PM
[Tarn]"I see. Now that I've shown you my home, how about yours?"
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 05:06 PM
She nodded and walked onto the plate to change it.
give me a min to explain))
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spicyitaliana 30-Oct-19 05:36 PM
As she typed in the coordinates and such, the bland, sad room took a dirtier but friendlier sort of look. A Bird Of Prey room, with toys and weapons scattered about in a room, was the place K’pora grew up. There was a bed in the corner, frilly like a typical girls room would be. The Klingon smiled a soft smile, looking around and sighing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-19 05:43 PM
[Tarn]He gazed around the room. "Quite... appropriate... for a place in which you would grow up in." He remarked, unsure of what else to say. He'd never 'grown up' per se, instead spending his first few days in a hatching chamber.
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 02:26 AM
“It’s my home,” she smiled. “I miss it every day.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 03:14 AM
[Tarn]"I can see that - it certainly is much more homely than mine."
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 03:52 AM
“It was fun, the maintenance tunnels were big enough that I could sneak around and pull jokes.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 03:56 AM
[Tarn]"Jokes? Like what, exactly? Pranks?"
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 04:02 AM
“Like, all of it. Pranks, mainly.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 04:09 AM
[Tarn]"I see. Am I destined to be the victim of one of your pranks, then?"
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 04:09 AM
“A good prankster doesn’t tell.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 04:21 AM
[Tarn]"Shall I take that as a yes, then?"
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 04:58 AM
“You’ll never know.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 05:08 AM
[Tarn]"We'll see, we'll see. When I find out, I will tear you to shreds..."
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 03:18 PM
“Nah, you won’t.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 03:19 PM
[Tarn]"Want to bet on that?" He smirked right back at her.
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 05:40 PM
“Remember what I said about even being half drunk,”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 11:35 PM
[Tarn]"Well, you can't possibly be stronger than me! Hah!"
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 11:37 PM
"I am!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 11:38 PM
[Tarn]"We'll see. In any case, shall we see the rest of your home?"
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spicyitaliana 31-Oct-19 11:40 PM
She nodded and began to walk forward.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-19 11:41 PM
[Tarn]He followed her.
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spicyitaliana 01-Nov-19 12:20 AM
The ship was messy, but had a good vibe towards it. The weapons and other stuff, typical Klingon attire.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Nov-19 12:30 AM
[Tarn]"Not somewhere I would live, I'm afraid - I prefer the relative orderliness of Federation ships. Come to think of it, I believe I should find a place to call home, shouldn't I?"
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spicyitaliana 01-Nov-19 12:48 AM
"I think you already have."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Nov-19 12:56 AM
[Tarn]"I have?"
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spicyitaliana 01-Nov-19 02:45 AM
"Here. This ship?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Nov-19 03:46 AM
[Tarn]"I suppose. And I am grateful for it - for meeting the people that I love and care for the most."
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spicyitaliana 01-Nov-19 04:23 AM
“It’s your home,” she smiled. “And that’s that.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Nov-19 04:37 AM
[Tarn]"I guess so. So I should simply stop thinking about the matter?"
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spicyitaliana 01-Nov-19 10:21 PM
"Preferrably."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Nov-19 10:34 PM
[Tarn]"Fine. What next?"
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spicyitaliana 02-Nov-19 03:51 AM
"Where do you want to go next?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Nov-19 03:52 AM
[Tarn]"Back to your quarters? I'm starving."
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spicyitaliana 02-Nov-19 03:52 AM
"Hell yeah."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Nov-19 03:52 AM
[Tarn]He smiled, amused by her enthusiasm, and ended the program. "I should race you back - take it as training."
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spicyitaliana 02-Nov-19 03:53 AM
She folded her arms, "that is no fair! I am not fast at all!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Nov-19 03:55 AM
[Tarn]"I dunno - maybe I'll slow down and let you beat me. Sound fair?"
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spicyitaliana 02-Nov-19 03:56 AM
"Not at all, that is biased."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Nov-19 04:00 AM
[Tarn]"Fine. A nice, slow walk back it'll be. Okay?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Nov-19 05:08 PM
[D]They'd left a while ago
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 05-Nov-19 11:43 AM
He entered. "Computer, access simulation database. Simulate..... a 'music and instrument shop'." He said, hoping he had his information right. The scene changed and it worked. He walked around, looking, learning, touching.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 05-Nov-19 11:37 PM
He got a comm while doing something, so he paused and tapped his commbadge (edited)
He went back to doing what he was doing once the comm ended
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Deleted User 05-Nov-19 11:48 PM
Giles silently slipped into the holodeck and was pleasantly surprised to hear the sound of the piano being played. He wouldn't have had Zanmar pinned for a piano sort of person, but he played it rather well. He spent a while just listening before speaking up at a quieter part. "This is a very interesting choice of song, Lieutenant."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 05-Nov-19 11:49 PM
He glanced over. “I just picked something that sounded interesting from that shelf” He said, pointing briefly, which caused him to play with one hand for a second.
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Deleted User 05-Nov-19 11:54 PM
"Isn't this from one of those old Earth musicals?" He enquired whilst making his way over.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 05-Nov-19 11:59 PM
“It is titled ‘Time Warp, hyphen, The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, whatever that is.” He said plainly, concentrating more on the music than his tone of voice. (edited)
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 12:00 AM
"It's a musical. Humans have always enjoyed them."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 06-Nov-19 12:00 AM
“What is a ‘musical’?” He enquired
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 12:01 AM
"It's a film where the plot is mostly progressed through song, as opposed to regular dialogue."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 06-Nov-19 12:04 AM
“Interesting concept.” He mused.
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 12:05 AM
"They're rather entertaining... Perhaps you should put on a production of one. You could play the piano for it."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 06-Nov-19 12:10 AM
“I shall take it into consideration.” He said, as the song ended, before looking at the man. “What did you wish to see me about?”
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 12:10 AM
"I thought you'd like to know that Mr. King's confinement to his quarters has now been lifted."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 06-Nov-19 12:36 AM
“I presume you authorised this, so, the question instead of ‘who?’, is why?” He asked, seemingly calm about it.
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 12:41 AM
“The situation regarding Mr King’s actions has now been resolved, to put it simply. His rank as a commissioned officer had been removed and he will now be reporting on duty to perform in a different capacity compared to his previous role.”
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 06-Nov-19 12:39 PM
"Elaborate." He stated plainly
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 01:08 PM
He walked over and turned to face Zanmar, resting a hand atop the piano. "Mr. King will be working for Intelligence; training under Commander Davis."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 01:10 PM
[D]The ship went to yellow alert
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 01:12 PM
"A ship going to yellow alert whilst at a starbase..? How ominous," he mused, looking to Zanmar curiously.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 06-Nov-19 01:17 PM
"I see" He said, standing up. "Apparently, I can never get a break." He commented. "If you would excuse me. We may continue this later if you wish." He stated, before bowing his head slightly, and leaving quickly
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 01:19 PM
"Of course. If there's anything I can help with then do let me know," he spoke, watching the Alexdon leave.
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Deleted User 06-Nov-19 08:19 PM
Giles had spent the entire time in the holodeck, integrating a programme into the holodeck's own controls in order to create a command and control centre. Upon hearing that things had calmed down he ended the programme - and then paused. He wasn't even supposed to be with this ship but had ended up staying aboard anyway... What was he supposed to do now?
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Obelyzk 10-Nov-19 04:01 PM
She walked into the holodeck, and had the computer generate a small sofa for both of them to sit on. She sat down, placing her travel case on the floor.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Nov-19 04:03 PM
[Capri] He followed quickly and sat down next to her, pulling her into another tight hug.
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Obelyzk 10-Nov-19 04:06 PM
She sobbed into his shoulder. "I'll be back in a month, tops. Okay? I'll do what I can."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Nov-19 04:08 PM
[Capri] He nodded and rubbed her back gently, "I'll be here for you. You can do this...i believe in you,"
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Obelyzk 10-Nov-19 04:14 PM
She nodded, and pressed her snout into his neck, humming something that sounded quite like Daylight.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Nov-19 04:16 PM
Daylight?)
[Capri] He held her tighter and rocked her gently, still rubbing her back.
To youtube!)
Oh yeah, I've heard this song)
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Obelyzk 10-Nov-19 04:19 PM
She eventually let go of him, ruby eyes still filled with tears. "I'd better go before I don't. This is a battle I gotta fight before I lose it." She got up, shakily, and started for the holodeck door.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Nov-19 04:20 PM
[Capri] He nodded and stood with her, following her to the door. "Do you want me to come see you off?"
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Obelyzk 10-Nov-19 04:21 PM
"I... I'd love that." She turned back around, offering him her free paw.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Nov-19 04:22 PM
[Capri] He smiled and kissed the top of her head, following her out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 05:43 AM
[D] The stage was empty for a the moment, though there was a small band playing some lively jazz and swing music. Small round tables littered the floor and there was a small dance floor in the middle. The stage had a sparkly bright red curtain and a large banner that read "Welcome Phoenix Crew!" on it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 11:46 AM
He walked into the holodeck, taking a few seconds to marvel at Shansa's work, and sat down at one of the tables, scribbling on his red paper with a pen.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 03:21 PM
[D] A few holograms were milling around, talking quietly. A few members of the crew were there as well, curious to see who would come onstage, some had dressed up in very glamorous clothes and others just opted for their dress uniforms. After a while, a Klingon woman came onto the stage, dressed fancy (by Klingon standards).
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 04:13 PM
He sat up and watched quietly
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 05:29 PM
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[D] The Klingon woman looked at the crowd, gicing them a quick greeting as the band started. It was slowly and jazzy as she began to croon in Klingon. The music was surprisingly very pleasant instead of being mismatched.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 05:36 PM
He sat back and listened quietly to the music, wishing that for once, Lylla would join him - but not that he blamed her; recent times had been trying for all the crew, and he recognized her need to put her duty first.
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 05:59 PM
[D] The Klingon woman paused after her song and stepped off the stage, walking through the crowd again while telling some story. She paused by Dunes table and tapped his shoulder. "Its so wonderful to have the first officer with us tonight as well, isnt it ladies and gents?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:00 PM
He instantly tensed up, gripping the edge of his seat. "Y-yes? I suppose... it is?" He ventured - not very many people paid him too much attention, after all.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 06:19 PM
[D] Members of the crew looked up then cheered when they saw him. The Klingon woman gave his shoulder a squeeze and smiled, "Tell me, dear. Have you got a special someone in your life?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:22 PM
"Yes, I do." He answered, confidently. "What of it?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 06:31 PM
[D] "Nothing wrong meant by it, love. I hope she can you at some point this evening," She squeezed Dunes shoulder hard before addressing the larger crowd. "I see a lot of other couples in here and...its just does my heart good to see love is alive and well with you all..." She purred before slowly returning to the stage to start some romantic ballad.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:33 PM
He cringed just a little bit - the Klingon woman had squeezed him a touch too hard, and that coupled with the fact that there wasn't a lot there made for a pretty painful squeeze. Nontheless, he stayed and observed the party ongoing in silence.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 06:37 PM
(Klingons gonna klingon)
[D] A few couples got up and came to the dance floor, holding each other while they swayed and danced. One of the night shift bridge crew paused by Dune and waved, "My boyfriend couldnt make it either, sir. Would you like to dance?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:40 PM
He thought about it for a second, and stood up, deciding that one dance couldn't hurt." "I don't see why not." *He replied, and came up to her.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 06:44 PM
[Night bridge #3] "Thank you..." She took his hand as they went to join others on the dance floor.
(Damn, if Talos could see this)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:46 PM
He joined her on the dance floor, and began a tentative, but graceful dance with her on the floor, silently thanking all the times when he'd been dragged onto the dance floor and made to hone his footwork... or hoofwork... whether he liked it or not.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 06:51 PM
[D] A few other pairs joined on as well so the Klingon singer continued with a few more ballads. After the third one she spoke again, "If you all don't mind, I'd like to bring up some help with this next song. I'd like you all to welcome my dear friend Tony Spumonioni to the stage!" She said as a frank Sinatra type hologram with a sparkly purple bowtie came to the stage with a bow.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:52 PM
He tilted his head at the name, wondering secretly to himself where Shansa had gotten the names... but that didn't matter now, did it? Not while he had his right arm wrapped round his dance partner's back, and trying very hard not to accidentally step on her feet.
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 06:58 PM
[D]The pair started some sappy duet while people danced again.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 06:59 PM
He shook his head, smiling, and went on dancing. "So, Ensign - how have you been since we returned to Earth? Have you been well?" He asked.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 07:01 PM
[Night bridge #3] "I have, sir Thank you. I just thought I'd get out of sick bay for a while, my boyfriend was injured during that rescue mission."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 07:02 PM
"That is good to hear." He replied. "The safety and well-being of the crew is one of my greater concerns - as it should be, and shall be until the end of my days. How about your partner? Is he recovering well?"
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 07:12 PM
[Night Bridge #3] "Hes well. Recovering from surgery. He would have loved this....hes obsessed with 20th century music,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 07:14 PM
"I see. I hope he recovers soon - it would be a shame for him to not be here with you, enjoying this period of respite together with you."
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 07:20 PM
[Night bridge #3] "I think the nurse said he would be able to leave in a day or two. No dancing sadly but we can still come and enjoy the show."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 07:21 PM
"It is the time spent together that counts... yes? Small moments that allow the two of you to grow closer together. What those moments are spent doing is irrelevant."
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 07:31 PM
[Night bridge #3] "Thats true. Anyway, thank you so much for the dance, Commander. I hope your partner can join you soon,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 07:34 PM
"You are welcome - the same to you, Ensign." He let go of her, and stalked to the holodeck entrance, before leaving.
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 07:40 PM
[D]The other crew went on dancing and enjoying the music and atmosphere.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 10:26 PM
Talos entered the holodeck and immediately slinked to the side of the door, staying at the back where she could observe. She took a moment to look over the programme - it was seriously well designed; evidently Shansa had put in one heck of a lot of work. She could see why everyone had gotten dressed up to be here... Except from her, in regular uniform, skulking at the back. Leaning up against the wall she just observed for a while, quite happy to ensure that the crew were both enjoying themselves but behaving.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:30 PM
[D] People were still milling around and dancing, a few in their dress uniform. Both K'lara and Tony Spumonioni were in the middle of a break for their music. Instead visiting the tables while the band played some upbeat jazzy type music.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 10:32 PM
Having never designed a holodeck programme like this before, she couldn't help but wonder exactly how the Lieutenant had done it. How did you create such precise decor? How did you design the characters, decide the songs? Did you have to programme the band's instruments being in tune and then being in time? She made a mental note to thank Lieutenant Mikot for her hard work.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:38 PM
[Rando Ensign #4] She was coming back from the bar with a drink when she spotted Talos. For a second ahe thought it was part of the program before calling, "Captain?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 10:42 PM
Talos merely gave a wave and a bit of a smile in response. If she could slink even further into the cover of the wall then she would.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:44 PM
[Rando Ensign #4] "Its wonderful to see you out and about. Would you like to join us? I think the Klingon lady is about to start singing soon,"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 10:45 PM
"Uh... I'm afraid I'm just stopping by - I have work I need to attend to..."
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 10:47 PM
Babs entered, still clutching her PADD to her chest like earlier, still in her working uniform. She looked around.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:50 PM
[Rando Ensign #4] "This is meant to be a break from work, though. Plus here soon they'll being lighting the flame.to burn the renewal scrolls on the other holodeck,"
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 10:52 PM
Babs found herself a few feet away from the ensign and captain, but didn't say anything to the two. She went back to checking her PADD.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 10:54 PM
"I don't get breaks from work," she replied with a light-hearted chuckle. "But fine, ensign, just for a short while..."
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 10:55 PM
She continued to check the inventories of the cargo bays.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:05 PM
[Ensign #4] "Perfect! Ooh! K'lara is about to go on!" She exclaimed and motioned to the sparkly and glamorous Klingon woman coming on stage and greeting the audience.
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:07 PM
"Who?" She looked up from her PADD
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:07 PM
K’pora was sitting in the back of the room.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:08 PM
[Lady Security #10] "The pretty Klingon woman up there, quartermaster. She has a beautiful voice,"
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:08 PM
"Oh." She nodded, looking back to her PADD.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:09 PM
[Lady sec #10] She yoinked the PADD from Babs. "Now stop that, we're to have fun, not work!"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:10 PM
Talos stayed silent and just opted to watch. A Klingon in a sequinned outfit, now that was a first... But the weird thing? It totally worked.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:12 PM
[D] K'lara finished her greeting and gave a slight bow to the audience, "You know I'm quite enjoying seeing all of the different wonderful people on this ship. I truly hope you are all having a fine evening,"
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:12 PM
"Give that back now, crewman. She ordered, a look of indignation on her face.
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:12 PM
K’pora was drinking a beer, watching the lady.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:14 PM
"Don't fight over it or I'll take it," she whispered to the two in an attempt to stop any disruption.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:15 PM
[Lady sec #10] She handed the PADD to Talos without question. "Its ok to take a break from.your work every so often, quartermaster."
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:16 PM
"Ma'am, I need to catalog the cargo bays. They got ruined in the battle."
She said to Talos.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:17 PM
"Unless you're on shift - and if you are, then what are you doing here? - then you can do it later."
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Tarkiakk 14-Nov-19 11:18 PM
The holodeck doors opened and in steps Sonok. He looks around very apologetically "O..oh my apologies Captain. I did not know the holodeck was occupied.."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 11:18 PM
[Tarn]He walked into the holodeck, and sat down with K'Pora.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:19 PM
"It's a get together, lieutenant, don't worry. Our newly appointed morale officer arranged it."
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:19 PM
"I wanted to do it during my free time, so I could get back to work immediately."
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:19 PM
She peered at the woman closely, eyes widening.
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Tarkiakk 14-Nov-19 11:19 PM
"Who's the Morale Officer, if I may?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:19 PM
[Lady Sec #10] "Thank you, Captain. I think she's going to pause for the flame lighting ceremony though."
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:20 PM
"Lieutenant Mikot from engineering. She put some serious effort into this. There's a second programme as well, dedicated to the bajoran gratitude festival. Think that's on later..."
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Tarkiakk 14-Nov-19 11:20 PM
"Lieutenant Mikot... the one whom Ghost is affiliated with. Yes?"
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:20 PM
“Is that my face?!”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:21 PM
[Lady sec #10] "on holodeck two, yeah. There's some games nd music as well over there,"
[Rando Security #9] He passed by Tarn on the way to the other holodeck. "Hello Tarn, enjoying the show?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 11:23 PM
[Tarn]He peered at the Klingon woman in front of them. "Somewhat." He replied. "Why does the singer look remarkably similar to K'Pora?"
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:25 PM
"Similar to what now?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:25 PM
With the crowd now growing larger Talos was plotting her way to escape. This place was fantastic and all, but still...
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:25 PM
[Rando Security #9] "I don't know. Lieutenant Mikot said she wanted her to be designed after the most beautiful Klingon she knows which I guess is Miss K'pora?"
[D] A few others were leaving, discussing going to Holodeck two which was less crowded.
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:27 PM
She was gawking at the lady.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:29 PM
[K'lara] The hologram finished her programmed introduction and swayed a little, starting up some jazzy song in Klingon while some.of the crowd cheered.
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:29 PM
She squinted once again, downing her beer. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 11:34 PM
[Tarn]"The resemblance is striking , at least. She did you justice." He noted
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:38 PM
[Crewman #23] He came in just for a moment to go around and check for any other renewal scrolls to be taken to the next deck over. He placed them in a basket, smiling at the captain. "It's wonderful to see you, Captain!" He nodded and left quickly.
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:39 PM
She looked at the captain. "Ma'am, can I please have my PADD back?" (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:40 PM
She gave a nod to the crewman as he passed by before looking to Chaffee. "Nope, ensign. It's mine for now. You can have this back at the start of your next assigned shift."
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:44 PM
She nodded, looking a bit upset. "Yes, ma'am."
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 11:52 PM
He had stopped by holodeck 2 to drop off his scroll before stepping in. He paused when he saw the captain then wen towards the back by K'pora and Tarn. "Excuse me, do you think I could join you two?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 11:53 PM
[Tarn]"I don't see why not."
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Nov-19 11:54 PM
Talos raised an eyebrow at Capri's arrival but didn't say anything. If Zanmar had let him go then it was for a reason. She sighed. Keeping an eye on him had just given her a reason to stay instead of escape the holodeck...
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 11:55 PM
Capri looked up towards the Captain as he sat down, offering them his hand. "Im Capri by the way,"
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:56 PM
Babs yawned.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-19 11:57 PM
[Tarn]"Tarna'Motlan - this is K'Pora. Just enjoying the show, for now at least."
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:57 PM
"She looks like me!"
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 11:58 PM
[Lady sec #10] "Is this boring you, quartermaster?"
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chekoventerprise 14-Nov-19 11:59 PM
"No, I'm just tired, I finished working a long shift half an hour ago."
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 11:59 PM
Capri looked at the hologram then back to K'pora, "No...youre much more radiant than her,"
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spicyitaliana 14-Nov-19 11:59 PM
She raised an eyebrow. "Obviously not."
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pinknblackoala 15-Nov-19 12:00 AM
"Shes not as pretty as you. I bet youre a better singer than her as well,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 12:01 AM
[Tarn]He smirked, and remained silent
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spicyitaliana 15-Nov-19 12:01 AM
She raised an eyebrow. wasn't this guy dating someone?
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pinknblackoala 15-Nov-19 12:03 AM
"Its wonderful to meet you both, by the way."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 12:04 AM
[Tarn]"Same to you. Just relaxing, and... catching a break..." The Jem'hadar actually yawned, and started to snooze there and then on the couch - he was that tired, considering how he hadn't slept well in a while.
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pinknblackoala 15-Nov-19 12:06 AM
Capri chuckled a little, "I must say ive never met a Jem'hadar before,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:12 AM
She looked around for someone else to talk to, besides the annoying security officer who took her PADD.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:17 AM
[D] There were plenty of tables with people socialising that Babs could relocate to.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Nov-19 12:19 AM
Discreetly, she weaved through the crowd and made her way out.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:20 AM
She went over to go socialize, much to her chagrin, but she had to wait out till her shift.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:20 AM
[Capri] He watched the show a little longer before standing, "Well, it's been wonderful. But I think im going to go now,"
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spicyitaliana 15-Nov-19 12:21 AM
She squinted at Capri.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:23 AM
She looked at Capri as well.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:23 AM
He nodded at K'pora. "It was a pleasure meeting you," He stood and started towards the door, well aware of the looks people were giving him as he left.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 12:24 AM
[Tarn]He stared after Capri. "Interesting. Come to think of it - I haven't seen many security personnel around lately..."
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:25 AM
She looked around for someone to talk to.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:26 AM
[D] There were literally multiple people.who Babs could talk to at the tables.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:27 AM
She went over to them reee
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:29 AM
[D] There was a small group of girls sitting at a table, one in dress uniform and the other two dressed up in flowing gowns. One looked over at Babs and waved. "Hey,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:29 AM
"Hello." Babs was still dressed in her duty uniform.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:30 AM
[Dress uniform] "Would you like to sit with us?"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:33 AM
"Oh, sure." Babs sat down at the table with them.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:35 AM
[Dress uniform] "Enjoying the show?"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:38 AM
"I guess." Babs said.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:41 AM
[Fancy Dress #1] "Oh come on. It's not every day you see a Klingon singing Jazz,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:43 AM
She nodded quietly.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 12:54 AM
"So, who are you?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 01:03 AM
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[Formal dress] "Oh. I'm Cleo, I'm a toxocologist,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 01:11 AM
"Oh, cool. I'm Babs, the quartermaster."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 01:21 AM
[Cleo] "Nice to meet you. You're adorable by the way! How come we haven't seen you around before?"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 01:34 AM
"Oh thanks, you look good too. As for never seeing eachother, I don't know, maybe different shifts?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 01:45 AM
[Cleo] "Maybe, and I practically live in my lab! Holly had to practically drag me away for me.to come.here!"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 01:48 AM
*She looked around "Which one of you is also Holly?
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 01:55 AM
[Holly] The girl in the dress uniform raised her hand.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 01:56 AM
"Oh that's funny, my name is also Holly too."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 02:01 AM
[Tarn]He elbowed @spicyitaliana. "Shall we move to holodeck 2?" He asked her, having woken up a short while ago (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:12 AM
[Holly] "It Is? That's awesome!"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 02:16 AM
"Yeah, people call me Babs though, since my middle name is Barbara."
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spicyitaliana 15-Nov-19 02:19 AM
(( 👌
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 02:25 AM
Babs looked at the other fancy dress girl. "What's your name?""
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:36 AM
[Fancy Dress #2] "Veronica, call me Ronnie though~"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 02:37 AM
"Oh cool.." She nodded. "Such a nice name..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 02:50 AM
[Navrex]He walked into the holodeck, for some reason looking more battered than usual. He grabbed a glass of what appeared to be water, and sat away from the crowd.
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Tarkiakk 15-Nov-19 02:51 AM
Sonok began walking around, eyeing his fellow crew members
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 02:51 AM
She looked away from her fellow females for a second at Nav. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:52 AM
[D] The girls talked among themselves for a moment before Cleo nudged Babs.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 02:53 AM
The Reman looked extremely lonely sitting by himself, but was obviously trying hard not to show it.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 02:53 AM
"Hmm?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:53 AM
[Cleo] "You wanna hang out with us again sometime?"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 02:53 AM
"Sure, that'd be fun," She gushed, obviously glad to have met some friends. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:59 AM
All three girls smiled and then pulled out a small PADD, typing something on it before showing it to her, "Here, put your information on here. It'll put you in our group message!"
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Tarkiakk 15-Nov-19 02:59 AM
Sonok began for the exit
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 03:02 AM
“Oh, wow. Sure.” Babs eagerly put her information into the PADD
She obviously was extremely happy to have made some friends.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 03:14 AM
Cleo smiled and gave Babs a pat on the back, "So did you check out the other holodeck yet?"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 03:17 AM
“No, I didn’t. What’s going on there?
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 03:18 AM
"There's a bar with games and a Bajoran festival going on. There were people.passong out earring and stuff earlier for it!" they all held up scroll of paper, "Were gonna take these over to be burned in a bit,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 03:19 AM
“What’s that?”
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 03:37 AM
@Lt. JG. Copernicus King
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 03:41 AM
[Holly] "How did Sha-sha put It? Oh Yeah! You write your troubles on these renewal scrolls and then burn them. It's a symbolic thing,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 03:44 AM
“Oh, I guess I’d have to put a lot on it.” She tittered slightly, at her own joke.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 04:10 AM
oh mb’s
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 04:13 AM
It's all good
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 04:25 AM
“So you, uhh, have a spare piece of paper on you?”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 04:35 AM
[Cleo]"Oh, yeah!" She reached into an almost empty basket and handed her one of the parcels with an earring and slip of paper.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 11:06 AM
“Oh, thanks.”
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 11:36 AM
@Lt. JG. Copernicus King
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 11:46 AM
She began writing on the piece of paper. “What’s the earring for?
“ “And what’s the parcel for?”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 01:17 PM
"The earring us just too look pretty. And that we all get to be Bajoran for say
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 03:56 PM
“Okay, cool, cool...”
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 10:26 PM
Babs finished writing.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 10:28 PM
[Cleo] "And don't worry, nobody is going to read them,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 10:29 PM
Babs nodded, folding her paper anyway. "Alright."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 10:36 PM
[Holly] "They're probably going to collect these soon actually,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 10:43 PM
She nodded again, clutching the paper in her hand. "Okay."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 10:44 PM
[Holly] "Sweet pea, you can put it in the basket here. That's the point of it, to let go of your trouble,"
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 10:47 PM
"Huh? Oh, yeah, okay.'" Babs put the paper into the basket
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 10:48 PM
[Veronica] "Don't worry, I was confused at first too." She have Babs a reassuring smile.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 10:58 PM
Babs smiled back. "Thanks."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 11:14 PM
[Cleo] "Oh look! She's doing the duet!" She cried and pointed at the male hologram.coming up on stage.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 11:15 PM
Babs turned around, looking at the stage.
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chekoventerprise 15-Nov-19 11:48 PM
"Oh."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 11:55 PM
[D] A Frank Sinatra type character came on the stage. They battered for a bit before starting a sappy Klingon-Standard duet.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 12:01 AM
Babs watched the singer.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 12:09 AM
[D] They finished the duet to applause as he led the Klingon woman off the stage, "Isn't she just a treat, ladies and gentlemen? Let's give K'lara another big round of applause!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 12:12 AM
She clapped halfheartedly.
Babs sighed, turning back to her newfound friends.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 12:24 AM
[Veronica] "Shame he's a hologram because he is very handsome,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 12:33 AM
[Random Tac officer]"No one's stopping you from trying anyway!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 12:34 AM
[Cleo, Holly] The other two girls gasped when they said that then started giggling while Veronica tried to hide a little and blushed.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 12:40 AM
She let out a giggle as well, an unusual thing for her.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 12:53 AM
@Lt. JG. Copernicus King
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:05 AM
[Cleo] She was still giggling then stood up, looking at Babs. "You wanna dance?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 01:08 AM
"Dance? I'm not really good at dancing."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:12 AM
[Cleo]"Me neither, but it's fun!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 01:13 AM
"Okay, I guess!" She got up, smiling,
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 01:26 AM
"C'mon!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:33 AM
[Cleo] She smiled and grabbed Babs' hand, practically dragging her to the dance floor.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 01:33 AM
She laughed, "Whoah, slow down!"
She smiled.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 02:43 AM
She was dragged to the dance floor
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:57 AM
One of the enlisted Ops personnel, a Saurian man, stared jealously at both of them
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 02:58 AM
Babs laughed again.
“Let’s dance!” Babs said to Cleo.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:18 AM
She waited for Cleo, still smiling.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:57 AM
“Cleo, come on!”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 04:16 AM
[Cleo] She wrapped her arms around Babs and started leading her with some swinging dance. (edited)
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 04:17 AM
She smiled, and went along with the dance, messing up a few times though
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 04:19 AM
[Saurian]He sat in his seat alone, watching the two of them. For some time now, he'd been eyeing both of them, and maybe or not developing tiny crushes on Cleo.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 04:20 AM
She just went with it, and gradually caught up to the dance.
She smiled. "This is fun."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 04:45 AM
[Cleo] "Isn't it thoigh~?" She grinned and twirled with Babs.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 04:47 AM
She twirled, smiling as well. "You dance pretty well."
She laughed a little, obviously enjoying herself.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:17 AM
[Cleo] "Thank you! You're pretty good too!" She smiled and wrapped an arm around Bans before giving her a dip and standing again.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 05:20 AM
"Oh!" She giggled as she was dipped.
"I don't think I'm thaaaaat good."
She smiled.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:36 AM
[Cleo]"That's okay! I hope you don't mind, I don't get dance partners often."
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 05:36 AM
“It’s fine! That was really fun.”
“I don’t get friends often, so it’s really nice to have some people to talk to.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 05:42 AM
[Saurian]He sighed and turned away, tired of watching. He probably had no chance anyway.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 05:42 AM
(rip lol
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:49 AM
(He didn't anyway, Cleo likes the ladoes)
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 05:50 AM
(rip; babs isn’t even a lesbian
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:51 AM
Oh well,Cleo still wants to be pals)
[Cleo] She giggled and gave Babs another twirl as the song ended.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 05:53 AM
“Wooh!” Babs laughed, for the first time in a long time, having fun.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:58 AM
[Cleo] "You're a much better dancer than you give yourself credit for, Babs."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 05:59 AM
[Saurian]He turned and exited the holodeck, pushing down his very obvious sadness
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 06:00 AM
Babs blushed slightly from the compliment. “Thanks.”
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 06:08 AM
lShe smoothed out her uniform. “Alright then, do you wanna go sit withe everyone else?”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 06:15 AM
[Cleo] "I'd love to. Unless youd like to dance some more?
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 06:19 AM
“Nah, I’m all danced out.” She laughed again.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 06:20 AM
[Cleo] "No worries," She smiled and led Babs back to the table.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:06 PM
“Do you guys dance?” She asked Ceronica and Holly.
@Lt. JG. Copernicus King
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:08 PM
[Veronica] "I dance ballet, that's about it. Holly has two left feet," [Holly] "No I don't!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:10 PM
Babs laughed. “Cleo told me I’m not that bad, but I’m not so sure. Maybe it’s a curse upon our name to not be good dancers.” She laughed at her own joke
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:13 PM
[Holly] "I'm not that bad. Just a little uncoordinated,"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:15 PM
“Okay. So how did you guys meet?” She asked
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:18 PM
[Holly] "Well, Cleo and I shared quarters at the Academy and we met Veronica when she came on at the last starbase." [Veronica] "Just in time too, it was so boring never getting to do any exploring!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:21 PM
“I liked my job, at the last starbase.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:27 PM
[Veronica] "The job wasn't the issue. It was just the act that we never really got to do any exploring like you would on a starship,"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:31 PM
"I never really minded that, to be honest. My whole world was manifests, PADDs, and cargo bays."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:32 PM
[Holly] "What about your friends? Or did they have to drag you away from work like I have to with these two?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:35 PM
"I, uhh, didn't really have any friends there."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:37 PM
[Cleo] "Awwww that's awful! Don't worry though, we'll make sure that changes!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:42 PM
Babs smiled, a little embarrassed though. "Thanks."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:44 PM
[D] All three of them giggled then pounced on Babs to give her a hug.
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 03:51 PM
Babs smiled again, grateful she now had some really good friends.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 04:06 PM
[Holly] "So tell us more about you. What drew you to being quartermaster?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 04:11 PM
"On one of the academy cadet cruises, I was assigned to be quartermaster, for the duration of the cruise."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 04:14 PM
[Veronica] "It just kinda stuck, huh?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 04:18 PM
"I guess so." She nodded.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:15 PM
[Cleo] "I think I tried being quartermaster on a training mission. I didn't do too well..." (edited)
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 07:04 PM
“I guess it’s not for everyone then.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 07:08 PM
[Cleo] "Guess not. But that's what is so great about this job. There's usually something everyone is good at in Starfleet, you know?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 07:12 PM
“Yeah. I know what you mean.”
“I love being a quartermaster, and I’m good at it too.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 07:13 PM
[Holly] "That's how I feel about being a pilot. Even managed to earn a spot on the Red Squad at the academy!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 07:31 PM
“Oh, you were on the Res Squad?”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 07:33 PM
[Holly] "I was! It was so amazing! We got to learn so many neat tricks and acrobatics, even got to do a celebratory flyover at our graduation ceremonies!"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 07:35 PM
“Wow...” She said, impressed. “That’s so cool.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 07:37 PM
[Holly] She nodded then let out a small sigh, "They're all on other ships though. I think one stayed at the academy as an instructor, and I miss them. But I've made so many amazing friends on this ship,"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 07:40 PM
“I had a few friends at the academy, but I was really more devoted to studying, rather than to friendship.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 07:47 PM
[Cleo] "Veronica was like that too. She didn't really loosen up until her last year," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 08:25 PM
Fuck. I meant Veronica)
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 09:49 PM
(oof
"Oh, huh. I should have tried to make a few more friends, in retrospect."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 10:12 PM
[Veronica] "Its not always the easiest thing to accomplish in our lone of work,"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 10:27 PM
"What do you do?"
"You job, that is."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 10:33 PM
[Veronica] "Me? Security. Usually I'm posted in sick bay in case there's a combative patient. And...im kind of amazed that Chief Zanmar let us have the free time. He's not bad but he does work us pretty hard,"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 10:34 PM
"I heard there was some sort of incident in a cargo bay, but I haven't had time to ask the captain or anyone what it was."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 10:37 PM
[Veronica] "Oh, I'm not sure....I can ask the chief later for you if you want?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 10:40 PM
"That'd be great, thanks so much. I'm just worried someone will blame me for the incident, and then I'll get in trouble, or lose my job, or something." She seemed very anxious about the topic.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 10:45 PM
[Veronica]"How could they if you weren't aware of it though?"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 10:46 PM
"If something was happening in a cargo bay, I could be held liable for it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 10:52 PM
[Veronica] "Maybe there was a poker tournament or something,"
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chekoventerprise 16-Nov-19 11:09 PM
"Oh no, not gambling..."
She groaned "Ughh, this is going to be so hard to explain."
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 02:33 AM
@Lt. JG. Copernicus King
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 02:34 AM
[Veronica] "If you need me to, I'll cover for you. Don't worry,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 02:34 AM
"Okay, okay..." She took a deep breath, and another.
She tapped her foot softly, a little anxious, but not as much as before.
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Narration BOT 17-Nov-19 02:40 AM
A group of twelve Romulans entered the holodeck, all dressed in Republic uniform, and went to mingle with the crowd.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 02:42 AM
Babs noticed the Romulans. "Huh. Thats interesting."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 02:47 AM
[Veronica] "I didn't know Romulans were coming...the more the merrier though, right?"
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Narration BOT 17-Nov-19 02:53 AM
In the group was a shy-looking but pretty Romulan uhlan, who looked horribly awkward in the crowd. She sat at one of the seats and listened to the music silently, almost as if she didn't want to mix with the others.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 02:58 AM
"I guess." Babs shrugged.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:06 AM
She turned back to her friends.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:20 AM
She took a drink of her drink.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:37 AM
[D]Holly and Cleo returned to the table, "Did you see that little Romulan over there at the table? Isn't she the cutest?!" [Holly] "Look out, I think Cleo' s in love,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 03:39 AM
[Uhlan]She continued to sit by herself, occasionally getting up to try and talk to people, but it seemed like she never wanted to make up her mind. She always wound up sitting back down and sighing.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:45 AM
"Go flirt with her, you got nothing to lose."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:09 AM
[Cleo] She squealed then practically skipped over to Uhlans table.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 04:10 AM
[Uhlan]Upon seeing Cleo approach her, she immediately let out a yelp and curled into herself - she'd clearly not expected anyone to voluntarily talk to her; she normally simply melted into the crowd, and was forgotten quickly enough.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:13 AM
[Cleo] "Hello~. Mind if I join you?"
[Veronica] She looked back at Babs with a smile, "We won't see her for the rest of the night,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 04:16 AM
[Uhlan]"Um... n-no! No! Sure! Have... have a seat." She stammered, clearly not used to others taking the initiative to sit down with her.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:21 AM
[Cleo] "Thank you! I'm Cleo~" She sat down and offered her hand.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 04:22 AM
[Uhlan]She didn't take the offered hand, considering how unfamiliar such contact was to her at this point. "I, uh... you don't need to know my name. I'm just some Romulan sitting around, yeah..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:26 AM
[Cleo] "But you're a very cute Romulan~!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 04:27 AM
[Uhlan]"Uhm... what?" Her head rose a little bit, from the sunken position it'd been at between her shoulders. "You can't possibly think that. I can't be that memorable."
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:29 AM
Babs snickered at Veronica's comment.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:39 AM
[Veronica] "Well on reality, we likely won't. But that's ok, she need a this after her girlfriend dumped her a few months ago," [Cleo] "I do mean it!" She leaned over and motioned for her the tilt her head up, "Let me get a good look at you,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:41 AM
"Aww, thats sad."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 04:41 AM
[Uhlan]She tilted her head up, revealing that she was indeed not that bad-looking, with mousy features, slightly darker skin than her colleagues, and green eyes.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:44 AM
"Why did she dump her?"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:54 AM
"I don't see why anyone would want to break up with her, she seems like a really nice person."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:55 AM
[Cleo] "Awww, you're gorgeous~!" [Veronica] "I'm not sure. She didn't really go into detail about it,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:56 AM
"Oh, I see. It looks like they're having fun over there, though."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 04:57 AM
[Uhlan]"No. I ain't." She twisted away and curled up on the seat. "People tell me that all the time. My colleagues, my friends. Damn, Adri. You're cute. All that good stuff. And they forget me about ten minutes later. It's as if I don't exist to them after ten minutes. Like, everyone around me seems to forget that I'm in their presence after a while."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:59 AM
[Veronica] "Agreed. And it's good to see," [Cleo] "Well I've been here about ten minutes and I haven't forgotten about you yet,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 05:00 AM
Babs nodded, taking another sip of her drink.
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 05:03 AM
"No, you will. It happens with everyone. Leave me alone and save yourself the pain... I guess." Oncr again, her head dipped below her shoulders, and she began to weep.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 05:27 AM
[Holly] She took a drink as well and watched them. [Cleo] "I got dumped not too long ago, I doubt anything could cause me more pain right now,"
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 05:29 AM
"So what am I to you? A way to try and alleviate that pain?"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 05:33 AM
“So, Holly, what got you into becoming s pilot?
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 05:33 AM
[Cleo] "Not in the slightest. You look like you could use a friend and I'd like to be that friend, "
[Holly] "I've always wanted to be a starship captain, but I also really enjoy flying...so why not both?"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 05:35 AM
She laughed slightly at herself, saying. “That is gonna get weird, kind of, like if I said hello to you, it’d be like saying hello to myself. Oh, cool, that’s cool.” (edited)
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 05:36 AM
"Oh, yeah?" She looked up at Cleo, meeting her eyes. "Prove it to me."
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 05:36 AM
“Maybe one day I’lol command a starship. Maybe a transport or something.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 05:47 AM
[Cleo] "Well I'm still sitting here, aren't I? How would.you like me to prove it?" [Holly] "I think you'd make a good captain! Keep everyone in line and all that,"
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 05:48 AM
"Convince me. Convince me that somehow, there's truly someone in this whole, wide universe that won't walk off and leave me a distant memory."
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 05:51 AM
“Maybe. I did take command and control at the academy, so theoretically, I would be good at it.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 06:04 AM
[Cleo] "Your crew mates for one. You may not realize it but they do care for you and they would miss you if something happened,"
[Holly] "That's the spirit!"
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 06:07 AM
"No. They won't." She sighed. "I once went missing on this Federation ship for about three days. No one noticed I was gone. What makes you think this time will be any different?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 06:08 AM
[Cleo] "Not even your commanding officer? I highly doubt that,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 17-Nov-19 06:08 AM
he entered the holodeck and went to the bar and sat down, and ordered the driest martini
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 06:10 AM
"Commander Wakalth? Oh, please. He didn't come for me. Is that proof enough, Cleo?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 06:20 AM
[Cleo] "If he only came for one reason, why would he invite the whole crew?"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 06:20 AM
Babs took another sip.
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Uhlan Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 06:24 AM
"I-" She growled in frustration. "I don't know! I just... aaaaagh!" She collapsed onto Cleo's shoulder and sobbed.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 06:25 AM
[D] Holly and Veronica both took sips as well.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 06:36 AM
[Cleo] She wrapped her arms around Uhlan and rocked her gently, "Shhh....its alright. I've got you,"
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 06:45 AM
She would sob into Cleo's neck - for just once in her life, she felt... wanted. Like at least, she would stick longer than she normally did.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 06:48 AM
Babs looked at Cleo. “Aww...”
@Lt. JG. Copernicus King “Look at that, that’s adorable..”
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Cadet Edward Smith 17-Nov-19 07:20 AM
he just sat staring while he drank in his solitude
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 07:21 AM
[Holly] "It is. Cleo is a real sweetheatt," [Cleo] She kept rubbing her back and laid her head on top of hers.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 07:23 AM
Babs watched the two, “I wonder what they’re talking about.”
She seemed slightly concerned
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 07:31 AM
She forced a smile onto her face, and pulled apart, with her sea-green eyes wet from tears - happy tears, for once in her life in the Republic's military. "Well then - that was... I liked that. Somehow."
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 07:34 AM
“Aww, that’s so sweet...” Babs said
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Cadet Edward Smith 17-Nov-19 07:35 AM
he'd get up and leave after finishing a forth drink
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 07:40 AM
[Veronica] She looked back and smiled at them. "Cleos just awesome like that,"
[Cleo] "Sometimes a good cry is what it takes to feel better,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 07:45 AM
“I kind of wish I had someone like her, especially during some bad days.”
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 07:46 AM
"Thank you. That was... wow. I don't even know what to say..." She turned slightly green and turned away, the Romulan equivalent of a blush.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 12:40 PM
[Cleo] She smiled and squeezed her hand before standing, "You wanna go for a walk? We could find somewhere a little quieter maybe and talk better?"
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 12:41 PM
"I..." She sat considering, quietly, and broke into a grin. "I'd adore that."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 12:42 PM
[Cleo] "Wonderful!" She offered her hand, "Shall we?" (edited)
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 12:43 PM
She grasped her hand, and hopped to her feet.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 12:45 PM
[Cleo] She hummed and led her off the holodeck. [Holly] "Knew it,"
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Nov-19 12:57 PM
[Insert time skip of two days here. It's time for the Gratitude Festival!]
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 02:19 PM
“Aww, that’s so cute..”
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:12 PM
Babs took a sip of her drink.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:15 PM
[Holly] "I think I'm gonna head over to the other holodeck. I think the ceremony s starting soon,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:17 PM
"Oh, cool, I'll come with, I mean, if you want me to."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:18 PM
[Holly] "Of course! Unless you'd rather stay here and hang out with Veronica,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:22 PM
Babs looked between the two, not wishing to offend the other by going with the opposite.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:23 PM
[Veronica] "Go ahead. I don't really like big crowds,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:24 PM
"Okay," She said, relieved that the choice had been easy.
"Lets go." She said to Holly.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:26 PM
[Holly] "Hooray!" She grabbed Babs and led her out of of the holodeck. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 30-Nov-19 03:47 PM
Upon entering Holodeck One, he then simply waited within the holodeck for the Bajoran to arrive.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 30-Nov-19 07:06 PM
Shansa skipped in a moment later, twirling a Springball racket And holding another one she offered to Ghost. "Had to replicate these real quick,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 30-Nov-19 07:10 PM
"Ah. That's fine. I see. So, how exactly do you play this? Certainly there has to be some set of instructions to follow, right?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 30-Nov-19 07:12 PM
"The goal is to hit the targets spread around the room. And the ball will bounce around and ricochet accordingly. The person with the most points wins~!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 30-Nov-19 07:14 PM
"I see, I see it now. This most certainly will be fun. Now, shall we begin said simulation?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 30-Nov-19 07:18 PM
"Absolutely! Computer, active Springball court!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 30-Nov-19 07:30 PM
With that, he then began to hold the racket and attempted to hit one of the targets that were spread around the room, although he missed.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 30-Nov-19 07:34 PM
She held his wrist and shook her head, "We don't hit the target with the rackets, we use this..." She held out a tennis ball then goosed it in the air, hitting it with her racket so it hit outside one of the targets.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 30-Nov-19 07:37 PM
"Ah. I see. Okay then. Test number two, I guess." He then took the tennis ball and tossed into the air, hitting the ball with his racket, though it missed by a long shot.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Dec-19 12:01 AM
[D]Suddenly, from Shansa's point of view only, the entirety of the court burst into flames. Even her racket did, despite being made of metal.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 01-Dec-19 12:07 AM
She was about to comment when the holodeck burst into flames. She blinked a few times to try and shake it off until her racket burst into flames as well, making her throw it across the holodeck with a yelp. "Yipe!" She tried to back away from the fire, "Help!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 01-Dec-19 12:10 AM
Noting her sudden reaction of terror, he then set aside his own Springball racket as he then began to make his away toward the Bajoran, with a question mark on his screen display and asking in a concerned tone, "Shansa? Are you okay? There's no fire here, but it's alright. There's nothing to worry about, I'm here, and I'll help you."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-Dec-19 12:12 AM
[D]The fire continued to spread, even reaching up to the ceiling, and up her legs too.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 01-Dec-19 12:17 AM
"There is a fire! Can't you see it?! We have to get out!" She curled up tighter when the flames reached the ceiling, trying to push it off of her with a scream. "Help Me! Please!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 01-Dec-19 12:35 AM
This time, it did concern him- a lot. Having no actual way to see what she was seeing, he then promptly grabbed the Bajoran from her cowering ball of fear, this time his display now showing a worrisome set of eyes, shaded with the color purple, and then grabbed her by the shoulders. "Shansa, listen to me. There is no fire. If there was, I would be in the same predicament with you. I don't see the fire. I honestly don't know what's going on, but there is nothing in flames right now."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 01-Dec-19 12:41 AM
"Yes there is! This whole holodeck is in flames! We need to alert somebody before it spreads through the whole ship!" She practically yelled and grabbed his arms, shaking hard and trying to get to her feet. She managed to stand for just a second before falling down again, coughing and starting to cry. "I don't want us to die!!!!" She wailed.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 01-Dec-19 12:55 AM
Feeling extremely worried and concerned that what she was experiencing was an emerging sign of an illness or infection, he then promptly took her by the hand, with the same illuminated purple eyes that signifies his current emotion- the feeling of fear. He then helped her up and said as he attempted to leave the holodeck still holding her hand, "I don't know what you are seeing, but I think somebody does need to be alerted. Follow me, follow me, you won't die, don't worry..." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 01-Dec-19 01:02 AM
She was crying and shaking too hard to take more than a step or two.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 01-Dec-19 01:58 AM
Upon seeing that she was too shaky and too scared to walk, he then decided to pick her up and carry her out of the holodeck and into Deck Five's hallway.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 01-Dec-19 01:59 AM
She was still sobbing uncontrollably and shaking, clinging to Ghost for dear life. "Put it out....itll destroy the ship...."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 01-Dec-19 03:23 AM
Ghost walked into the Holodeck, took a quick but thorough scouting of the holodeck, and seeing that its not on fire, he then left the Holodeck and into the hallways of Deck Five.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 02-Dec-19 12:50 AM
She likes her head in and looked around to check the damage from the fire, still convinced it had gone up in flames. She just had to be sure...
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Captain Syrezeaju 02-Dec-19 01:01 AM
[D] The holodeck was in perfect working order; ready for a programme to be loaded up. This time there was no fire.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Dec-19 01:03 AM
[D]A crewman came up to her, having missed her at sickbay. "Uh, Shansa? I have an idea..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 02-Dec-19 01:04 AM
She was completely baffled at the holodeck looking like nothing happened, not noticing the crewman. She jumped a little at the voice and looked over, instantly smiling. "Hi! You said you have an idea for something?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Dec-19 01:05 AM
[Crewman]"Uh.. a prom or something like that. We sorta need it..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 02-Dec-19 01:12 AM
"A prom? Like....like a formal dance party?" *She looked around and ran her fingers along the wall of the holodeck. "How do they work? Would you like to help me organise it? Maybe set up a holodeck program and all that stuff for it?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Dec-19 01:14 AM
[Crewman]"Y-you'd let me? Of course! I-I'll have it ready tomorrow!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 02-Dec-19 01:19 AM
"Wait! What do we even need for a prom? I've never been to one but my Terran friends had them in high school! They said they were really formal. What would I need to make for them? Invitations? Music? A theme?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Dec-19 01:19 AM
[Crewman]"Formal dress. Suit and tie for the guys, a dress for the ladies. I'll take care of the rest, ma'am!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 02-Dec-19 01:23 AM
"Enough with the ma'am stuff! That's a title for old people! I guess I'll start spreading word and we can do it....hmmm, how about three days from now? That should give people plenty of time to sread the word, get pretty clothes, and find people to go with. Yeah?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 02-Dec-19 01:24 AM
[Crewman]"Perfect! Absolutely!" He skipped out of the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 02-Dec-19 01:26 AM
She looked around one more time and shrugged before letting out an excited squeal, skipping out and hurrying down the hall.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 07:01 AM
He walked onto the holodeck. "Computer, program Dunamis Lambda-2." [D]The scene changed to a tall hill on the planet of Kaminar, overlooking the beach - a place special to both himself and Lylla.
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 07:09 AM
she sat down, patting next to her. "What do you think about that doctor?" She asked, a puzzling look about her face
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 07:10 AM
He sat down next to her, resting his head on her shoulder, and curling one arm around her belly. "She is... eccentric. Somewhat. I'm not sure what to think of her, if I were to be honest."
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 07:19 AM
"Me either. She should have called me when she coded. Something's not right..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 07:20 AM
"What then do you think we ought to do? She is captain Talos' best chance at surviving this ordeal."
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 07:28 AM
"I'm not sure yet. For now, let's sit on it" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 07:33 AM
"I agree." He replied, sighing and nestling his face into her hair. "Did I tell you what I saw... a few days ago?"
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 07:44 AM
"I don't think so..."
*she curled up with him" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 07:46 AM
He sighed, squeezed his eyes shut, and leaned a little closer to her, calling up the traumatic scene in his mind. "Go on. Have a look if you want..." He whispered, praying that what she saw would not break her, or worse.
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:04 AM
she delved into his mind, gasping at the memory "Dune.. this is your truest fear?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:05 AM
"Yes. It is." He murmured, purging the scene from the forefront of his thoughts.
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:07 AM
she hugged him "you're perfect for your position. Never forget that love."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:11 AM
"Am I really? The Kelpien who now imagines these faces emerging from the walls, mocking, taunting... who defied proper protocol? Whose career now hangs in the balance because?"
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:18 AM
"first of all, none of this is your fault. You were victim of a psionic attack, and secondly, you decided within protocol to call the captain aid. You did perfect and I suspect when she wakes up she'll be thankful you did."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:21 AM
"Or still angry that I acted outside of my powers to give her that chance at life. A chance." In that moment, he sounded like his younger self; afraid, jumpy, before that fateful day 14 years ago now, when his ganglia fell out, and nothing was ever quite the same. "I know better. It saddens me to reflect and see that I acted like I don't." (edited)
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:28 AM
"You did what was appropriate. If she is angry, she'll face me."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:29 AM
"You don't have to, love. You don't have to shield me from the consequences of my actions." He murmured.
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:31 AM
"there will be none while I am the CMO of this ship." She replied firmly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:32 AM
"What do you think you can do?"
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:34 AM
"I can block any diciplining actions as being issued while medically incapable..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:36 AM
"She has reason. You think that her mental incapacity will change that?"
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:40 AM
"She went into cardiac arrest. You issues orders that saved her life. I'm going to have a long chat with her when she wakes up. I'll fix this." There's a kiss on his cheek
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:42 AM
"But there still remains one more issue. In medicine, I understand that patients have the right to refuse treatment - and in calling for help from the Cooperative, I forcibly deprived her of that autonomy, did I not? If she felt that she wanted to die, so be it. You know well that she did not consent to the treatment doctor Nimu performed on her, don't you?" (edited)
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:46 AM
"She was impaired dune. When a patient is imparted in the way she was, they don't get to make the life or death decisions." She frowned.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:48 AM
"...of course, they-" He spoke with the security guard on his commbadge for a while, and stood up. "I'm sorry, love. I am needed back in sickbay. I think it's best that you come along as well."
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Ash! 03-Dec-19 08:50 AM
"of course. Not that I would let you go by yourself anyways."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Dec-19 08:50 AM
He ended the program and hurried out of the holodeck.
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irishgaming1 14-Dec-19 12:40 PM
he enters
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Cadet Edward Smith 14-Dec-19 01:26 PM
he entereed
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Dec-19 07:57 PM
Talos entered the holodeck alongside Davis, seeing it displayed as a sort of double doors into the entrance. "Well... Here we go, I suppose."
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ob2lander961 14-Dec-19 08:37 PM
"Ok.." She walked through the doors
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Dec-19 08:39 PM
Following alongside, she accompanied Davis through the double doors.
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irishgaming1 14-Dec-19 09:11 PM
[kivat]he walks in with lihne
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spicyitaliana 14-Dec-19 09:19 PM
K’pora walked out of the hallway and into the room, feeling a bit self conscious about her outfit. The Klingon tugged at her hair, sighing, as she breathed in. “Okay...” She went through the doors.
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Ash! 15-Dec-19 05:45 AM
She entered the holodeck
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ob2lander961 15-Dec-19 01:45 PM
She left the holodeck in a hurry
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Captain Syrezeaju 16-Dec-19 12:01 AM
Talos left the holodeck, nodding politely to those who were still entering to join in the prom.
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Ash! 16-Dec-19 11:07 AM
she exited the holodeck with dune in tow
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irishgaming1 16-Dec-19 11:09 AM
he walks out of the holodeck
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 17-Dec-19 06:02 PM
He exited the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-19 10:54 AM
[D]Here, preparations had begun: a snowy winter scene in the middle of a forest glen. All round, the trees were dusted with snow, and so was the ground surrounding. In the middle of the glen were laid out about six long, rectangular wooden table and bench sets, in a circle, facing a campfire in the center. In the distance loomed a single, giant christmas tree, adorned with decorations of all kinds: crystal flowers, baubles, lights and all that was to be expected of one, right up to a giant Starfleet delta at the top. In the forest glen were also buffet tables, yet to be filled completely, but already classic Christmas items could be seen: stollen bread, carved turkey, log cake, glasses filled with eggnog and then some. Every once in a while, a cold wind blew through, briefly cooling the area, but that was all; everyone within the glen would not feel the cold of their surroundings, for they were within a bubble of warmth that covered the entire open space. A space where the crew could gather and mix, and for a night or two, feel truly like a big family, sharing a big meal round a giant table. (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 11:18 AM
he entered and began investigating the scene
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 25-Dec-19 11:19 AM
She was talking and laughing with the junior engineering crew at one of the tables.
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 11:21 AM
he went over to the food and began rumaging about
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 12:16 PM
after eating a bit he walked up behind Nytia and wraps his arms around her waist and hugs her "I got something for you..." he mentioned in her ear. "But you'll need to come back to my quarters to get it."
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 25-Dec-19 12:17 PM
She blushed, earning catcalls from the engineering crew.
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 12:20 PM
"Come along." he whispered abducting her almost
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 25-Dec-19 12:21 PM
"Nooooooo~! I'm hungryyyy~" She grabbed the edge of the table.
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 12:23 PM
he dragged her along playfully "I got appetizers ready in my quarters we can come back after." he whispered in her ear and kissed the side of her neck (edited)
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 25-Dec-19 12:26 PM
"Come back in... two hours?" She begged him playfully, swatting at his arm.
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 12:27 PM
"But why..." he pouted
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 25-Dec-19 12:28 PM
"Then you'll join us at the table! I'm not leaving til you do for the next two hours." She smirked back at him.
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 12:29 PM
"Fine..." he said letting her go (edited)
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 25-Dec-19 12:32 PM
She grabbed his hand and sat him down at the table with the engineering crew, then pushed a plate of food across to him
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Cadet Edward Smith 25-Dec-19 08:12 PM
he ate quietly
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-19 10:26 AM
In he walked. He went straight to a table and plucked a glass of eggnog off it, then downed it in one shot. He had no clue what the liquid was, only that it warmed him slightly. He settled down on one of the benches and sighed to himself, enjoying the relative warmth of the glen.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 04:23 PM
Babs entered, looking bored, and anxious, and feeling out of place, as usual. "I wish the girls were here..."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-19 04:23 PM
He peered over and waved slightly drunkenly, now on his second glass of eggnog... with Romulan ale.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 04:37 PM
Babs have a little wave, an unhappy look on her face, from this, along with her body language, her mood was so evident.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-19 04:51 PM
"Um.... hello!" He drawled, somehow having acquired a British accent while drunk. "Er... you feeling okay, miss?" He said, to no one in particular.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 05:02 PM
"I-I'm sorry?" She said, looking up, confused.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-19 05:04 PM
He walked up to the buffet table and grabbed a third glass of eggnog, this time slowly sipping from it.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 05:09 PM
Babs watched, cautiously.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-19 05:10 PM
He sat back down at his original seat, placing his head on the table and sighing. Two hours to his shift... whether or not he actually showed up was anyone's guess at this point.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 05:19 PM
"Hmm.." She watched, and then went to the buffet table, and got some alcohol of her own.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 07:48 PM
Babs looked around, desperately, for her friends.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 07:50 PM
[Holly, Veronica] They both came in after talking to Cleo and Adri, looking around in awe. Veronica stopped to talk to a few friends and Holly paused to grab a drink while she looked for Babs.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 08:03 PM
Babs was sitting in a corner, looking miserable.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-19 08:06 PM
Having drank about four glasses of pretty heavily alcoholic eggnog by now, he decided that enough was probably enough. He somehow or other managed to stagger to his feet and clamber out of the holodeck.
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 08:09 PM
Babs watched the drunk go.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 08:10 PM
[Holly] She finally saw Babs and hurried over, sitting next to her. "Here you are,"
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 08:10 PM
“Hi...” She looked up, looking both bored, and sad.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 08:11 PM
[Holly] "Honey you don't look so good. What's wrong?"
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 08:11 PM
“I’m bored and I’m having a terrible time.”
She sighed.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 08:28 PM
[Holly] "Is it because we hadn't come yet?"
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 08:31 PM
“No, I’m just not having a good time.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 08:43 PM
[Holly] "How come? Do I need to toss someone out of an airlock?"
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 09:05 PM
"No, I'm just not, uhh, I don't know how to word this..."
'I just came as part of my promise to Navrex.*
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 09:12 PM
[Holly] "Ahhh, yeah....Veronica told me and Cleo you were taking it kind of hard. Whay was your promise to him?"
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 09:14 PM
"Go out, make friends, that kind of stuff. Its not that I'm taking it hard, I'm just not having a fun time at this party.." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 09:41 PM
[Holly] "Not at all? Maybe.....not gonna lie, but I've never thought you were much of a party going type..."
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chekoventerprise 26-Dec-19 10:14 PM
"I never was, I'm just doing this to honor my promise."
"I'm miserable."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Dec-19 10:23 PM
[Holly] "Maybe this might lift your mood?" She pulled a little package from her pocket and handed it to her. "It's a Christmas present. Cleo and Veronica got you something too, but I think they're gonna leave them in your quarters,"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 12:10 AM
"Oh, thanks," She smacked her forehead. "I completely forgot to get you and the girls something. What do you, and Veronica and Cleo like?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 12:12 AM
[Holly] "Oh don't worry about it, honey. You don't have to get us anything!"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 01:03 AM
"I just feel like I should get you something."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 01:13 AM
[Holly] "Quality time is all we ask for, sweetie. Take time away from work, relax, that's all we want,"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 01:16 AM
"Fine. I'll spend time with you, and just out of my cargo bay."
"Can I open this?" She getured to the present.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 01:22 AM
[Holly] "I'll take that. And of course you can open it!"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 01:23 AM
Babs opened the gift.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 01:26 AM
[D] Inside was a pair of necklaces and pair of bracelets. One necklace had the constellation of her sign and the matching bracelet had some stones with her birthstone in it. The other necklace said BABS in pink stones with a bunny charm on either side and the matching bracelet had cute chibi rabbit charms. (edited)
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 01:28 AM
"Aww, this is so cute." She smiled. "Thanks."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 01:35 AM
[Holly] "You're very welcome! That's from me. Veronica put your present in your quarters and uh...oh! I've got Cleos also!" She pulled another present from her pocket and handed it over.
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 01:44 AM
"Oh, thanks."
Babs opened it after carefully setting Holly's gift to the side.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 01:52 AM
[D] Cleo had made a coupon book for Babs. It was full of coupons for holodeck adventures, various things to do with the girls, a few that just said BABS CHOICE and a few that offered for one of the girls to cover a quartermaster shift for her even.
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 01:54 AM
Babs smiled. "This is cool.." She said as she flipped through it, looking at the coupons.
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 02:13 AM
"Though I think I'll have to show you my method and organization, for the quartermaster shift one, if I ever use it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 02:16 AM
[Holly] "I think we can get the hang of it,"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 03:36 AM
“Alrighty alright, cool.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 03:43 AM
[Holly] She smiled and leaned over to hug Babs tightly.
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 03:45 AM
Babs hugged her tightly too.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 03:49 AM
[Holly] "Why don't we go find Veronica?"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 04:15 AM
“Sure!” She got up, looking a little happy now.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 04:21 AM
[Holly] She smiled and stood up, leading Babs back to find Veronica.
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 04:23 AM
She looked around for Veronica, glancing around at all the different guests at the party.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 04:28 AM
[Veronica] She was talking to a few friends who worked security, occasionally looking around for Babs or Holly.
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 04:29 AM
She spotted Veronica, and made her way over to her “Hey, Veronica.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 05:19 AM
[Veronica] She turned her head and smiled, "Hey! Holly found you! Did you like the presents?"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 05:33 AM
She smiled back“I really liked them, I haven’t opened yours yet though.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-19 05:45 AM
[Veronica] "That's because it's in your quarters,"
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chekoventerprise 27-Dec-19 05:47 AM
“I know, I’m just saying. So anyway, what do you think of the party?”
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chekoventerprise 28-Dec-19 02:56 PM
Babs looked at her watch. “Oh the time, my shift.” She apologized and left, saying goodbye.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 02:49 AM
He walked into the holodeck and went over to the wall console - the first thing he realized was that he had no idea what to ask of the holodeck. He'd never actually given real thought to what he wanted to do when he was off duty. In the end, after some thinking, he opted for the green forests of Benthos; a small, brightly lit clearing in the forest, just enough sun to brighten up the place, but not enough to make it uncomfortably warm. He settled down in the grass and pulled out a PADD to get some work done.
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 04:47 AM
*It was not too much longer after the male had settled into the grass that the holodeck door slid open, making a discordant image as caused an opening where one shouldn't be hovering in the tree line. Riari stepped in, her hands clasped behind her back as she looked around, pleased and delighted by the image the stern officer had selected. Her gaze settled upon Kirhal finally and she offered him a polite smile before slowly making her way to him. Easing herself down she sat legs folded to one side of her body and arm supporting her up on the other in a lean. She unhooked the tricorder and placed it between them, hitting some buttons to make an audio log for her. "Were you waiting long Lt. Kirhal?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 04:50 AM
"No." He muttered, stuffing the PADD in his pocket, the report on it half written. "Not at all. Ten minutes, maybe. Don't worry about it, I've waited longer for some other things in life. Seventy-two hours waiting for criminal negotations is normal for me."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 05:16 AM
She wrinkled her nose at him laughing a little, "Seventy-two hours is awfully low standard to keep someone too on making you wait Lieutenant." * She stretched a little, twisting her body until her back gave a small stress relieving pop. Sighing delighted she turned her attention back onto the security officer.* "Well thank you for waiting as long as you did, Please remind me when we leave here to head over to go to requisitions and get a new PADD will you? This ship is truly massive and I am going to want that map for the next few days at least." She paused to think before starting to speak again. "So, I guess to start Kirhal, why don't you tell me a little about yourself. What comes to mind that you would want someone to know about you?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 05:18 AM
"That you probably don't want to spend too long around me. I'll probably start yelling at you for the fact that the pips on your collar are ever so slightly too far apart." He muttered. "That I chase people away. Trust me. It's happened so many times that... never mind..."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 05:24 AM
She blinked, tilting her head at him and looking down as if she could see something at her collar. "Oh I had not noticed. You can fix them for me if you want." She replied her shoulders lifting in a shrug. "I guess I meant more like. Whats your background? That other stuff is very interesting though."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 05:28 AM
"Fix them yourself. You don't need your senior officers to help you with things such as grooming." He snapped back at her, and almost immediately recoiled a little bit at his outburst, curling into himself and sitting slightly further away from her. "My background? Normal as normal can be in the Delta quadrant. Six years in the Benthan Guard. Fifteen in Starfleet, going sixteen now."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 05:31 AM
She blinked and just laughed, shaking her head. "I do believe I said if you wanted to. Not would you Kirhal. I would never order someone to take care of something like that." She waved her hand dismissively. Before nodding along with the pedigree. "Do you feel like you had a lot of support at home when you decided to leave the guard for Starfleet?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 05:32 AM
"They don't know that I'm here. As far as they're concerned, I've been rescued from the wreck of my old ship and put back into service with the Guard. Not that they ever cared otherwise."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 05:36 AM
"Is that normal for your kind? To have a hands off family situation? And what about this wrecked ship situation. What happened there that ended your career with the Guard?" She seemed interested in the conversation, though her eyes did glance downwards once to watch her hand as her fingers dug into the blades of grass. Then she was looking back at him with a light expression waiting for his answer, looking serene in this enviroment, despite it being fake.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 05:41 AM
"I don't know about the first one. I never had too much contact with other Benthan kids - parents thought it'd interfere with my desire to go into the Benthan Guard. As for the wreck..." He sighed. "The Altair was caught in a wormhole. Spat us out at... I don't know where it spat us out. This long, pointy Federation ship found us- well, just me. I was the only one alive at that point. I found your universe a lot more... diverse. Cleaner, in a sense. Fight and arrest Kazon and Hazari all day, every day, for six years, and you'll feel the same way."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 05:49 AM
"My culture requires new experiences, though beyond that social need, there is a real physical need in me for it. While I don't know what it would be like to fight and arrest, the way you put it sounds like tedium. The Diversity open to us through Starfleet is excellence of the higher order. Both for my professional life and interests, and my taste for that which is new and existing." She leaned back a little, looking up into the convincing skies. "What you went through to get here though. I am sorry. I know what it is like for accidents in space to claim the lives of colleagues and friends. It's hard, and sometimes it can be difficult to sleep. Though I suppose even that gets better right? You are fifteen years past your disaster, do you think about it still?" She shifted a little pulling her legs in closer to herself.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 05:51 AM
"Sixty good men and women. All left to the tender mercies of space. Answer me this, lady. How would you feel knowing that you survived, and they didn't? Of course I still think about it." He grumbled, curling into a ball, and wrapping his arms round his knees, rocking back and forth just a little.
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:06 AM
"The USS Serengi one year ago. Did you hear the reports on that one? The enemy snuck aboard the ship some how, past our security team, past any sensors or alarms, and planted a thermokinetic bomb in our warp cores while we were in a distant quadrant. The explosion ripped a hole that tore the bottom of the ship out and instantly killed two hundred and seventy three crewmen and children. Those not subject to the harsh circumstances of space, were subject to burns and shrapnel. I watched the only person I was close to die right before eyes, And when I recieved his symbiont I learned every ounce of his pain in those last moments, and his love for me. The ship had to fight for his life, and at the end of it when we dragged our ships carcass to the nearest planet, only one third of ships crew was still standing." It was clear for Riari the wound was still a fresh one, cut deep and not yet even beginning to scab over. "You might have a chance to get past your trauma if you stop thinking you are the only one in this galaxy that has ever had to bare it." She sighed and pushed her hand back through her hair, messing up the bangs before dropping her hand back onto her thighs. "I am sorry for my outburst, I guess I was just hoping to hear that I might stop re-living it someday." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:11 AM
"Of course I'm not the only person in this entire universe who's had to experience it!" He snapped back at her. "And I can't help you with the other thing. I'm sorry about your crew. At least you can count yourself lucky that you're alive, I guess. I don't know." He shifted slightly further away still, laying down in the grass. Not that he didn't want to; he simply wasn't used to showing sympathy. He'd never had to do it in all his years.
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:18 AM
Riari sighed and flopped back onto the grass, choosing to look up at the light glittering through alien foliage while some sort of winged creature flapped from one branch to the next. She let herself get lost in the scenery as her heart ached. This isn't how this was supposed to go. She wasn't sure now how she imagined, but a dick measuring contest over whose tragedy was worse, was not one of them. She felt tears stinging her eyes, threatening but not spilling over. "It's ok, it just... sucks. As you know. Let's stop talking about it." She rested her hand over her stomach as she took in a few deep breathes. "What's your favourite color." The question felt dumb but maybe dumb and inconsequential was what was needed.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:20 AM
"Why does that matter?" He looked back at her - he literally didn't have a favourite color. He'd simply never thought that it was important in any way to his lines of work. "Red, blue, yellow... they're just colors."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:22 AM
"It doesn't, but its nice to know I guess. There is no color you see and it makes you just... feel good? Or when you are replicating things for your quarters. Is there any color you just seem to unconsciously choose every time?" She turned her head to him, and was amused by how strangely intimate is was to lay in the grass with a stranger and talk. Even if Kirhal had made the distance between them as literal as it was figurative.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:24 AM
"No. I don't care what color my things are. They serve their purpose and that is all." He answered. "And to the former thing, no. I don't give too much thought to what colors seem appealing."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:25 AM
She groaned at him like his words pained her and she rolled a little back and forth. "Ok fine, just pick one! Whats the first color that pops into your head right now. We are arbitrarily picking a favourite color!"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:26 AM
He gave it some thought. "Blue. Like the color of my guard uniform." He decided. "Humans would call it navy blue, I think."
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:33 AM
"Navy blue it is!" She rolled onto her side and spoke to the tricorder like it was a third participant in the room. "Let the records show, Kirhal has a favourite color and it is Navy blue and excellent choice." She hummed and continued. "And it is an excellent choice at that. You didn't ask me but my favourite color is Burgundy. Its like.. A dark purple red. Remember it in case I do you a massive favour in the future or save your life or something and you need to replicate me the perfect thank you gift." It had been a dumb question but it had succeed in putting her mood at least back in order. "Do you think you would ever want to visit your homeworld again? Are there any rituals from home you miss?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:36 AM
"Do I want to go home...?" The question seemed to give him pause. He switched to a position lying on his belly, and rested his head in his palms. "I... I don't know. Do I want to go home?" He wondered out loud - he had no idea what waited for him back on Benthos. What of his parents? How would they view their boy who they'd groomed all their life to be the best Guard officer he could be? Their boy who'd quite literally betrayed their hopes for him?
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:40 AM
"The worst thing that could happen is you realise your family sucks and you get to leave by choice the next time... The best thing could be coming home and being yourself and having your family love and accept what the didn't expect to." She wrinkled and nose then closed her eyes to just enjoy the holodecks simulation that felt so real just then.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:45 AM
"Home is several days away... at slipstream." He reminded her. "No, I don't think I'll be going home any time soon, even if I wanted to." He settled his gaze straight up at the sky above their heads. "Computer, set the time to 2000 hours." He instructed. Almost immediately, the sky turned black, and stars began to emerge. It was like having diamonds in the sky twinkling down at the two of them. He gazed up and let out a small, content sigh. "This is something I do miss. The nights on Benthos are all as splendid." (edited)
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:51 AM
*It took her breath away as the sky changed. The air catching in her throat as the simulated sky rushed dark and sparkled within a moment. It was amazing to be up in the stars everyday but, to see the stars planet side? There was something primordial about that. "We are so lucky Kirhal, to get to be up... There." She pointed one hand up towards the sky. "I used to watch the stars from Trillian Prime every single night as a little girl. Dreaming and aching to know what wonders were out there. This is a beautiful night."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 06:54 AM
"Oh, yeah. We're lucky, alright. Even I know that. It's... I used to gaze up there at night when I was finished with my studies for the day. Count the stars, that sort of funny thing. My parents would sometimes make me track shooting stars with my eyes. Improved my accuracy with a phaser." He remarked, tracking one particularly bright one which streaked across the sky, at the very top of the dome that they seemed to me. What was more amazing was that it was barely visible - not much more than a very thin line.
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 06:58 AM
"I wonder if everyone in Starfleet at some time was just a lonely kid looking up at the stars." She mused, though immediately knew it was inaccurate. Some of those kids were born already in space. The though curved her smile more and she hoped he would let her turn of phrase just pass on by. "I heard from some humans on my last ship that there is a custom in their culture to make wishes on shooting stars, And I think that is a very nice thought. What would you wish for you think?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 07:01 AM
"For a day on which I can finally get along with this crew proper." He answered out of turn, and immediately flushed red. "Um. Sorry. I-I wasn't..." His voice cracked, his attempt at bringing up his old gruff facade failing somewhat. "Never mind." His head dipped yet again, and he let out a sigh. God damn it, Kir...
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 07:07 AM
Riari glanced over to him, her expression careful as she took in the coloring of his cheeks, bright even under the veil of the night with such brilliant stars to illuminate them. "That seems obtainable to me. I think maybe you just need to let yourself be open and room for people to get to know you. I have know you for all of a few hours and I can tell there is a tight coil in your core that could be unwound a little. I feel like its a good wish though."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 07:10 AM
"No, no, that's not exactly what I- gah!" He let his head drop to the grassy floor beneath their feet. He didn't want anyone to see this side of him. Not now, not ever... right? "Yes, I guess you're right. It's a good wish..." Desperately, he tried to wind back up that imaginary coil in his person, but for some reason, he found that he couldn't. (edited)
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 07:20 AM
She had only a smile for him, gentle but unreadable. She got to her knees, and then to her feet, stopping the recording on the tricorder then closing the distance between them. Kneeling down on the grass beside him she held out her hand to him. "It's really nice to meet you Kirhal. I think the rest of the crew would love to finally get to really meet you too, when you are ready." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 07:24 AM
He stared at her hand, not moving to take it, completely unsure what to do. Nobody ever bothered to show him this much affection. "It has been... nice to meet you too..." He managed. "But the crew?" He sighed. "No. They'll never be ready to meet me. Not now, not ever. Because they won't want to see me. Who wants a security officer that'll nitpick your tiniest mistake out of sheer force of habit as a friend, or... whatever else?" (edited)
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 07:32 AM
"I need someone like you looking out for this crew and ship Kirhal. Someone like you is someone who sees the smallest thing out of place. It's people like you that end up diverting disasters and saving the day." She looked at her hand still hovering there and back at him. "Its another human custom, you are supposed to take my hand and shake it with yours to show a mutual respect and happiness to having met. I think. I should check that one actually." "It's ok to be a perfectionist, its ok to notice small things and feel bothered by disorder, you just will learn when to let things slide from time to time. Trust me, if I gave into every whim I would be asking random about alien mating rituals to strangers in the hallways. Every thing is just timing and triage in the social world."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 07:36 AM
"I don't know how to let things slide. It's... it's... it's not me. It's not who I am, who I've been all my life..." He admitted miserably. "You let some things slide, you let too many other things slide. No. I don't know how to let things like go." That said, though, he reached over and shook her hand lightly; he enjoyed this Trill's company - some part of him did, anyway. (edited)
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 07:45 AM
"Oh you don't have to let it slide in your head, you just don't always need to tell the person if it is a small enough offense. Like my pips." She tilted her head back exposing the long stretch of pale flesh marked with the trill spots down both sides. She lightly touches her collar and laughs. "The distance they are off, an ever so slight mistake that only you have ever noticed, does it affect you to see it like that? Does it ruin your day or put lives at risk? Something like that... You could decide just to not mention, and instead employ positive reinforcement. *Her fingers dragged lightly over the pair of pips, one hollow one solid. "You could forcefully ignore my pips and say, Why Lt. Vaais. Your uniform is pressed very crisp today, keep up the good work."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 07:50 AM
"That sounds ridiculous." He huffed and let go of her hand - again, he was that unused to the use of positive reinforcement in discipline. Back in the Guard, all he'd ever done was throw whoever they arrested in a brig cell and shipped them to some godforsaken penal planet somewhere. The very idea of doing otherwise was foreign to him.
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 07:53 AM
She chuckled and stood up, shrugging her shoulders. "Perhaps. Thank you for a lovely... Evening." *She glanced back up at the stars. "I feel like we got off track for the intention but I do feel like I got to know you a little better. Thank you for meeting with me." she turned away and picked up her tricorder, slipping the strap onto her shoulder. "If you want to talk again sometime come find me. You are security, I am sure you will never have any trouble doing so." She tilted her head at him, hooking a hand on her hip.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 07:58 AM
He got up with her, dusting the grass off his uniform and straightening it back out. "And why would that be? It's not my job, or my colleague's job, to stalk you or anyone else." (edited)
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Kayelsea 05-Jan-20 08:07 AM
She stared at him for a moment before speaking. "You are... Security.. I would hope you can track com badges to know what general area people are in the ship if you need to... Never mind, I am sure you will see me around." Riari shook her head with a smile and called out. "Computer end simulation." The nightsky and forest faded away and they were standing in an empty room once more. Riari looked around as if a little disappointed in her choice to end the illusion and began to walk out. "I am going to catch some sleep Lt. Kirhal. Thank you again for tonight."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Jan-20 08:08 AM
"You're welcome!" He called after her, and stepped out himself.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Jan-20 04:21 AM
he entered and typed on the console, generating a program of the ninety sixty's sword fishing boat.
then proceeded to drink and sail around
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jshoey18 19-Jan-20 04:31 AM
The door sides open and John sticks his head in sees that it is the chief of engineering....fishing it seemed then just as quickly turns and leaves closing the door behind him
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Jan-20 04:34 AM
he began to chug his top shelf liqour
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Jan-20 10:20 AM
after some time he ended the program and tugged along his booze cart
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 09:22 AM
she entered the holodeck, a smile on her face
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 09:22 AM
He followed her in.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 09:30 AM
pulling off her headset, she tapped open a panel on the side of the micro computer within and pulled a small data crystal from within. Placing it on the interface, she accessed the files and commanded the one she needed to play. Instantly the room morphed into a piece of a starship. The bridge specifically. There was a young aenar monitoring the science console, currently analysing something. The Captain, Annalise Harmony, sat in her chair, watching through the view screen a very disabled ship. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 09:31 AM
"Is this... the bridge of the Libertalia...?" He looked at the viewscreen: disabled vessel, hull badly mangled, design antiquated. Yep, it definitely was. "And that is you at the science console, isn't it?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 09:34 AM
she smiled practically beaming "That is in fact me. Welcome to the u.s.s. Libertalia, Commander. A beautiful science vessel. A science vessel who met her end approximately 9 hours from the moment this simulation started."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 09:35 AM
"And you'd like me to partake in this memory with you... why? Not that I don't appreciate it, but..."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 09:39 AM
"Think of it as me sharing my mind with you. This headset holds records of many of my most important memories." She entered the turbolift. "I have a few things you need to see."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 09:40 AM
He followed her in, standing next to her and facing the bridge. "Lead the way, my dear - I will follow, and experience what you have to show."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 09:46 AM
the lift closed before opening again to a hallway. Time had skipped to just before the full scale attack on the ship. "I reviewed the Libertalia log books and computer manuscript and found that the borg we encountered were different." She exited the lift, taking a left. There were Borg wandering in this sector. Apparently not a soul on board had noticed...
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 09:47 AM
"Differenr. Different how? Does no one see that drone right there?" He tensed up, spikes beginning to poke out of the back of his head, preparing to fight if he had to. "Cloaking technology?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 12:33 PM
"We still don't know it's never repeated." The drone was remaking the console before them.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 12:34 PM
"Still unknown? How- is this incident in a log anywhere? If the Borg possess such abilities, Starfleet must know about it!"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 01:55 PM
"the Libertalias drives were locked up after this incident. You're the only other person to know about it besides the original crew." She looked at the timer "I should be getting back from the away mission shortly."
she started her way to sickbay when a sudden burst of light entered the hallway. Out popped lylla and two others, a human male and an unconscious borgafied human female.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 02:08 PM
the virtual ship shook as a bombardment of weapons fire hit it. Sparks flew across the ceiling, cascading around them. The two picked up their unconscious friend, desperately stumbling their way to sickbay. They arrived to find the captain and first officer conversing harshly with the CMO. "You have to find a way to stop it from spreading Mark!" "Captain! With all due respect, it's moving much faster than our past records of infection suggest! It's almost impossible!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 02:09 PM
"Infection? Stop it from spreading? A sickness? What kind? Does it have something to do with the Borg drone in the hallway?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 02:15 PM
"It's the nanoprobes Dune. These were much more aggressive than any we have seen." The CMO paled when lylla and her comrade entered sickbay, hauling her borgafied best friend with them. Phasers were drawn. An order to stand down and get away from 'It' was issued. She explained that 'it' was Drost and the captain paled as well. With help they pushed her onto a biobed and the CMO reluctantly started his scans.
"Computer; pause the scene please" everything froze around them
she turned to look at dunamis, standing close and grabbing his hand
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 02:21 PM
He held her close to his chest, burying his face in her hair with a little sigh. "What happens next, love? Was this plague of nanoprobes contained safely? What did your chief medical officer find?" He'd gently rub her back with his free hand.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 02:24 PM
"Drost wakes up and attacks us." She replied softly
"computer; continue the scene"
the scene jumped to life, drost sitting up suddenly, reaching out and jamming her infection tubules into the nearest person, Lylla. She stumbled away in horror as the captain and first officer battled to subdue The Borg, the CMO quickly hypospraying it again and locking it behind a barrier. Curled up in the corner, riddled with anxiety, she awaited her fate...
"Sh'avoness let me see you. The CMO squatted down next to her, scanning her with his tricorder and pushing a programmed hypospray to her neck. Something to help her relax as it turned out. Her breathing calmed after a few moments and he gently hugged her. "it's alright. Breathe. She didn't infect you. You're going to be ok"
she sighed, face still buried in his chest "I don't remember much after this. The adrenaline I think. Maybe even the drugs he gave me..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 02:42 PM
"Were your memories suppressed, perhaps? The engrams taken out? Did you ever have yourself checked for an artificial mental block?" He suggested, while gently patting her back. He could feel her trembling - the fear... it must have been intense. So intense, that maybe, just maybe...
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 02:45 PM
"I remember everything perfectly up to this point, and then nothing but color flashes and blurs until I woke up in a medical escape pod."
"I only know the part about the pirates from the CMO. I'm actually kind of glad I don't remember that one..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 02:49 PM
"But it smells... off. Why would he want to conceal these memories from you? Unlesss.... unless he meant to conceal them from you as a precaution? To protect you from the emotional trauma of remembering? Just my own guess..."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 02:52 PM
"From what I found in the last logs made while we were in the pods, they wanted our ship so we let them have it and all the Borg inside. There wasn't really much to it. If he wanted to protect me he could have erased my memory of the away mission because that was just as traumatic as almost being killed by your best friend." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 02:56 PM
"I wouldn't know... but why you would have this... this.... gap in your memories puzzles me. Either way..." He hugged her close "What else is there on this datachip? And why would you have it out of all people?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:00 PM
"it's my memory specifically. Recorded by my micro telepresence unit. For some reason, the Libertalias records were locked after the incident. Most of us that went on the away team were told to be quiet on the issue. And she dissappeared from the books..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:01 PM
"What was the Libertalia carrying? But more importantly, if you are under direct orders to remain silent on the matter, why are you disclosing this information to me?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:06 PM
"it's my most important secret. The order was from a previous captain to everyone but me. I wasn't able to make the meeting. I was recovering from phase sickness at a medical center. We were a science vessel. I was a nobody. There was a cargo bay onboard that was only for those authorized. Some research project, but that's about all I remember."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:09 PM
"Were there rumors, at least? Whisperings about what transpired in that cargo bay? Because if there was a secret so tightly kept, surely it must be important. And that is why the Borg wanted your vessel. But that's just my theory..."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:16 PM
"there were. Most of them were rediculous." She paused "a common theme of rumor was something related to eugenics but you and I both know that's banned. Maybe with time they'll finally release the details."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:19 PM
"I hope so - or perhaps there was something much deeper and darker beneath the surface than you and your staff were privy to. Either way, it is just a theory, love - I do not know what to suspect, and I shall deign not to assume. I am glad that you survived this ordeal."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:22 PM
"I am too. I would have never met you. Might have been enslaved to the collective. I think a little part of drost was still in there because she ended up infecting the next person she saw. I think she spared me with the little bit of self she had left."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:26 PM
"And perhaps, in a sense... you owe your life to her. Your life as you know it."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:29 PM
"indeed I do." She kissed his cheek politely, reaching over and retrieving the crystal and her headset, reseting the two and putting it back on.
"she always did tease me for not having a boyfriend."
she smiled at him "shall we go get that breakfast?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:36 PM
"Really. I wonder what she'd say now, looking at you, and seeing me with you? I wonder how she'd feel?" He curled his arm round her, feeling so utterly thankful for her; the woman who, by her own passion, kindness and boundless patience, pulled him back from the brink nearly a year and a half ago now. "And yes, we shall. Perhaps in a happier setting?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:38 PM
"Absolutely! I think she would be pleased."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:41 PM
"Computer, load program Dunamis Lima-3, codename Valentine..." The scene changed from the sickbay of the Libertalia to the same moonlight-dappled hill that he'd brought her to for their first date - a hill on Kaminar. And oh, the mistakes... so many mistakes. Instead of Kaminar fredalias, the flowers were Bajoran lilac. The sea's tides went completely the wrong way, and unsurprisingly so; the moon was bright blue and in completely the wrong position in the sky. Designing romantic scenes was not his strong suit, it seemed...
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:46 PM
she laughed brightly "Oh my goodness!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:48 PM
"Yes. The same old location that I invited you to on our first date - I can change it if you want. Even I feel sick looking at it now..." He blushed, looking at the absolute crud ton of mistakes he'd made in the scene.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 03:56 PM
"How about we make it together. I think I still have a scan file from the first time I saw kaminar at night."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 03:58 PM
"When was that, exactly? I never brought you to Kaminar, as I recall?" He had the computer generate a smalll wicker basket, which he picked up and carried in his right hand.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 04:04 PM
"An expedition of sorts. You are not the first kelpien I have seen. When I was still aboard the Libertalia, we were tasked with a bit of cultural observation on your planet." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 04:05 PM
"Oh? So what did you observe of my people and our culture?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 04:07 PM
"a little bit of everything to be honest. It's how I learned to make fredalia flower tea so well"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 04:08 PM
"Really. Is it better than mine, though?" He joked. "Hah, that aside - let's repair this scene, shall we? Make it perfect...
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 04:22 PM
"No, but mine is still pretty close." She nodded. "Shall I load the file and build it from there?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 04:24 PM
"That would be good - thank you, love. I'd like that."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 04:44 PM
"Computer; create file, identical name as the current scene but instead load file 22657B from my neural interface."
the computer scanned the neural interface, copying the file and creating the scene. A hill on kaminar, the correct moon, correct seas, everything.
"Shall we add the good stuff?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 04:47 PM
"Yes, please. It would make the scene so much better."
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 04:50 PM
"computer; add fredalias please. Lots of them"
she smiled as patches of red began appearing, hugging dune close. The details from the previous file appeared too, and she walked over and sat "Does it look good?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 04:55 PM
"Perfect. Absolutely perfect." He smiled, sitting down with her in the grass with the wicker basket. When he flipped the top open, the contents were a hot flask and two large buns, each about the size of his hands or more, and what appeared to be a tub of brown dipping sauce.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 04:58 PM
she beamed "what's this?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 05:00 PM
"A traditional kelpien pastry commonly eaten as breakfast food. You might fiñd that it contains dried, smoked fish flakes. Humans inform me that it tastes of teriyaki chicken, especially when paired with the sauce..?"
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 05:02 PM
"interesting..." She had not seen this specific pastry during her time on kaminar.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 05:04 PM
"But please, do try. I haven't had a taste of home in... oh, years now. In all my years of service..." He picked one piece out and bit into it, and immediately his expression melted, recalling the familiar taste.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 05:06 PM
intrigued, she picked up the other, taking a bite. It tasted unique. It really did have that teriyaki taste. "This is really good Dunamis."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 05:08 PM
"I never learned to make this, however, sad as it seems. Even my aunt could never master making them. Strange...." He opened up the tub of sauce - it smelled like a good, meaty demi-glace or something similar. He broke off a chunk, dipped it in and ate it with a little smile.
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 05:36 PM
she also dipped hers, happily munching away
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 05:37 PM
While she ate, he sat closer to her, burying his nose in her hair. She still smelled like mint vanilla - that he didn't mind one bit...
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Ash! 30-Jan-20 06:19 PM
she answered her commbadge, frowning. "Atleast we actually got to sit down and do this for once." She smiled, kissing him and standing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Jan-20 06:22 PM
"Yes. Go, love, you're needed..." He got up with her, picking up his basket too.
He ended the program and left, chewing on what was left of his pastry.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 12:30 PM
She walked in and went to the wall panel to get the program ready.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:00 PM
Maggie walked in. Slowly going towards Shar...
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:02 PM
She turned around and beamed, running towards her and enveloping the taller girl in a hug.
(Gonna go shower, be back in a bit)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:03 PM
Maggie smiled as she gave the shorter woman a hug back. Kissing her on the cheek. “Hello angel..” (Copy.)
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:15 PM
"Hello, my tall magpie. Ready for the best night of your life?" She leaned into the cheek kiss while her hands reached up to brush her cheek.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:16 PM
Maggie smiled.. “Very much so....” She said as she touched Shar’s other cheek herself.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:19 PM
"Alrighty~ computer, run program!" As soon as the words had left her mouth, the scene shifted to a fancy restaurant, possibly somewhere on Earth, with a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting soft golden light on the floor and dining area below. There was no one else but them. She grabbed her hand and led her to the window seat, where there was a table marked out just for them. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:21 PM
Maggie smiled as she sat down... “Awwww. Angel... you shouldn’t have...it’s beautiful...” She said as she looked around...her red dress sparkling in the lighting.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:23 PM
"Why not? I promised you a good time and I shall deliver! I don't just go back on my word like that!" She grinned, reaching over the table to pat her shoulder, and picked up the menu after. "Frankly, order what you want, I had the restaurant be able to make just about anything..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:25 PM
Maggie smiled...happily... “Ok then. I’ll have the steak and fries. And an ice tea...” She said patting the shoulder of Shar in return.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:26 PM
"Andorian targ steak and maybe a bottle of Andorian ale. Syntheholic, of course, unless you would like it not to be?" *She teased lightly
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:27 PM
Maggie shook her head... “No it’s fine! I prefer it Synth.” She said with a large smile.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:29 PM
"Syntheholic it is! You'll have to wait a bit for the food though, just to add a little realism. Just enough time for us to talk... sound good?" She placed their orders and handed the slip of paper to the holographic waiter, which walked away from them.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:30 PM
Maggie smiled... “That does sound very very good... incredibly good...what do you want to talk about?.”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:31 PM
"How about our days? Or we can just flirt the entire time if you want..." She purred
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:32 PM
Maggie smiled...with a wink. “Well... it’s going to be hard not to flirt with you... isn’t it?” She said that last part with a purr herself..
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:34 PM
"That's up to you. So. Your day go well, ma cherie? Normal as usual?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:35 PM
Maggie smiled... “It went good. Spent a surprising amount of it on the chat room. And nothing really else happened.”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:40 PM
"Yeah, I saw that! Someone was pretty excited about tonight..." She leaned in a little bit closer - the orange dress she wore practically made her cobalt blue skin glow...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:42 PM
Maggie blushed at her closeness... “Yeah....I mean....yeah!. Uh...how could I...not be excited...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:45 PM
"I dunno. That's all on you, beautiful. Besides, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't excited myself." The waiter would then return with both their orders, set rhem down and leave quietly.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:47 PM
Maggie blushed.. “You..think I’m beautiful...ok.” She said as she started to dig in. Really enjoying the meal. And the woman in front of her.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:48 PM
She dug in herself, turning for a moment to look out the window. It seemed to be on top of a hill, strangely, with a bustling city down below. The moon was about halfway up the sky at the time.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:50 PM
Maggie looked out the window...the city sure was beautiful... exquisite even... “It’s beautiful....”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:51 PM
"For somebody like you, of course! There's a little shopping street down there, we can go on a walk if you want! Or we can skip to the most amazing bit..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:52 PM
Maggie looked very intrigued... “And what might that be angel...?”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:53 PM
"It's a surprise. Wouldn't be quite so tempting otherwise, hmm?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:53 PM
Maggie sighed. “I’d like the surprise first....if that’s ok angel...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 01:56 PM
"Perfect. Absolutely perfect. I think you'll love what it is..." She returned her attention - most of her attention - to her dinner, although her gaze remained on Maggie, eyeing both her and her outfit. Damn, she looked amazing...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 01:57 PM
Maggie continued to eat...really enjoying the meal...and looking at Shar....she was lovely...more then that...she was beautiful
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:00 PM
"Dessert? There's some really good stuff here too, just make a request..." She suggested after a little bit.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:02 PM
Maggie smiled. “How about a nice cake...Not too big though...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:03 PM
"Chocolate caramel mousse?" She suggested. "Trill chocolate - extra creamy and mellow."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:04 PM
Maggie smiled..god that sounded good to her... “Yes yes and more yes...that sounds delicious..”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:06 PM
"There we go! Just wanted to see that smile of yours. It suits you." She then proceeded to order the cake and settle back, folding her arms under her chest with a little smirk.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:07 PM
Maggie blushed..before retorting. “You have a wayyy better smile angel.. it really suits you.”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:09 PM
"No, you do." She countered. "Makes that beautiful face of yours shine. Confidence, beautiful, it makes everything better."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:10 PM
Maggie blushed.. “Your face...is pretty beautiful as well...and well... everything about you...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:11 PM
"The personality? The background? Everything?" She purred, reaching over to subtly place two fingers under her chin. "Thank you~"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:13 PM
Maggie smiled with a blush still evident on her face. “Than-Your welcome..also yeah... literally everything...I have no complaints...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:15 PM
"I don't either. Oh, look, here's the cake..." The waiter brought back a slice of chocolate cake covered in thick caramel sauce, just dripping off the top, topped with a strawberry and caramel tuile, and two forks. "It's sweet, though - although I think there's something sweeter in front of me right now...."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:16 PM
Maggie laughed.. she began to eat... hungrily.. “Same for me, but I can’t quite put my finger on it..”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:17 PM
"Maybe we can play a game? What color is it?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:18 PM
Maggie laughed. “Hmmm. Blue....and I’ll give you a hint..it’s a she.”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:19 PM
"Does it have antennae?" She pressed, hand reaching over to grasp her free one and squeezing lightly.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:20 PM
Maggie smiled.. “Why yes. And its wearing a beautiful orange dress...too beautiful for it’s own good.” (edited)
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:23 PM
"I see. So where is this thing right now, and what's it doing?" She took a bite of cake, deliberately slowing down to talk to her.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:25 PM
Maggie smiled as she leaned over to whisper in her ear. “Right in front of me and looking beautiful beyond belief.”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:29 PM
She blushed a dark shade of purple. "Oh, shut up, you, before I lose it and kiss you right here. I can say the same of you right at this moment... "
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:30 PM
Maggie smiled.. “I know...and who says I don’t want you to?” She says with a wink.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:31 PM
"Because I wanna save that for after dinner... when we're somewhere a little less public..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:33 PM
Maggie gasped dramatically. “Copy Red Leader.” She says as she sits down. Winking at the woman..
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:35 PM
"Yep. Just sit tight and wait... things'll be just amazing... alright?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:35 PM
Maggie smiled.. “I’ll be as patient as I have to be...so long as I’m with you..”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:37 PM
"Aww. Maybe we can spend the night or something? At someone's place? My roomie's never home anyway."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:39 PM
Maggie smirked. “That sounds like a plan....Angel...now what about this surprise.?”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:42 PM
"Ah, yess... the surprise. Ready to go?" She had the waiter take away the now-empty plate and got up, offering her a hand to take.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:42 PM
Maggie took the hand. Rising up and taking it softly..clearing having no plans of letting it go.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:46 PM
She smiled, leading her out of the restaurant, through the doors... to a secluded spot on the hilltop, overlooking the beautiful cityscape below. In the little open space was a tree, and hanging from one of its branches was a tree with a swing hung from one of the branches, big enough for two. She led her over and sat on it, patting the spot next to her.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:47 PM
Maggie smiled as she sat down...leaning on the shorter woman.... “Thank...you...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:49 PM
"You're welcome, my little magpie. Anything just for you..." She reached behind them, curling her arm round her midsection and leaning into her shoulder. She kicked them off, causing them to swing gently as they looked down.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:51 PM
Maggie was near tears..this was the sweetest thing anybody had ever done for her...this woman...was just... she didn’t know how to thank her enough... “Your the best person...I’ve ever met..”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:53 PM
"The least I can do, Mags. Just for you..." She whispered, touching her forehead to hers as she spoke. "You deserve it."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:54 PM
Maggie smiled...feeling safe with the shorter woman.. “Yeah...yeah...you...you uh...you’ve really made me remember that haven’t you...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:55 PM
"Why not? Anyone deserves to be treated like this sometime in their life! Including you. Ready for the best bit?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 02:56 PM
Maggie kissed her on the cheek.. “More then ready ma chère...” She said with a purr.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 02:59 PM
"Alright! Computer, run subroutine theta-6..." She murmured, turning her eyes to the sky above them. For a second, there was nothing - the sky was normal. And then it happened: four bright streaks of light sailing into the sky, each exploding into beautiful, bright starbursts that illuminated the otherwise cloudless and dark night sky.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:02 PM
Maggie audibly gasped... “It’s...holy shit it’s beautiful....” She stood up...looking at the sky...her face filled with childlike wonder
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:04 PM
"This is half of it..." She breathed, watching as more fireworks streaked into the sky and exploded into more starbursts: red, blue, green and sometimes pink and yellow too. "...want the other half? I guarantee you'll love it."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:05 PM
Maggie looked at her. “Yes! yes! Do it!.” She said with excitement.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:08 PM
She reached up to Maggie's face, staring into her eyes... and leaned in, kissing her deeply, allowing her fingers to trace her jawline. She'd laid off her medications at just the right time, too; she would feel everything tonight, and the pain would come only at the very end... at least, she hoped so.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:09 PM
Maggie kissed back...holding the cheeks of the shorter woman...not letting go of the kiss anytime soon.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:11 PM
She leaned in a little harder, wanting to make the moment last... and unintentionally unbalanced the swing, causing them to fall gently onto the grassy floor with a light thump in a pile. Not that she cared much...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:12 PM
Maggie laughed into the kiss. Not caring about the fact that she had fallen. Only that she was with the love of her life.
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:15 PM
She didn't care either, clearly. She let go of her and rolled over on the ground, reaching over to take her hand. "There. Much better... first official kiss as a couple. To better things to come?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:17 PM
Maggie smiled..taking her hand... “To better things to come angel...now...your place?.”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:19 PM
"My place. Time to add another chapter to my play. A new one... one more hopeful than the others."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:20 PM
Maggie smiled as she stood up.. “Now then. Lead me away on a golden chariot of puppy dogs and rainbows.” She said with a wink. (edited)
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:22 PM
"Nah, even I can't do that. But I can still walk you back... not that you won't be on cloud nine along the way... right?" She purred, getting up and dusting her dress off - it was covered in little grass stains from the fall.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:24 PM
Maggie did the same. Before starting to walk to the exit with Shar in hand. “More like cloud 99 but sure...”
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Noxxious 01-Feb-20 03:25 PM
"Cloud 999?" She countered back, tapping on the wall panel to end the program. "Am I right?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-20 03:27 PM
Maggie smiled as she lead her out of the room. “Let’s just settle on cloud 9,999.” She then walked her to #deleted-channel
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Miel 04-Feb-20 11:35 PM
Nira stopped in front of the panel, looking left and right nervously. Once she was sure the hallway was deserted, she turned to the panel "Computer, please prepare a practice room, with a grand piano. No spectators." She quickly walked inside the room, her hand dragging along the instrument as she made her way to the seat. The size and shape was slightly different than the one she was used to, but it would do. She sat down, her hands hovering over the keys, before looking at the empty partition holder "Computer, your suggestion for a human composition, transcribed to Romulan partition please." She said, and waited for a few seconds as the partition appeared "Chopin Nocturne, E Flat Major.." She opened the booklet and started playing slowly. It had been a while since she had time to practice, and her sight reading was a bit off, but it would do for now..
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LearnedAx 04-Feb-20 11:42 PM
Hey Nira, we never got around to that tour. I'm off duty soon, mind meeting up? -Pas
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Miel 05-Feb-20 12:00 AM
As soon as she heard the PADD beeping, the Romulan hid a false note, and she slammed her palms into the keys, filling the room with a dissonant clang. She sighed and removed her hands from the keys, then pulled out her PADD. Another sigh; she had completely forgotten about that tour. She put the padd down on top of the piano and gripped the cushionned seat for a few seconds, breathing deeply to calm her frustration. That was no one's fault, just... Bad timing. Nira picked the PADD back up
Sure. I'm on deck 5. -Nira
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LearnedAx 05-Feb-20 12:05 AM
See you in a bit. -Pas
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Miel 05-Feb-20 12:06 AM
She closed the partition and was about to set it back into a folder when she remembered that she was in a holodeck. She got up from the seat and placed her hair back behind her ear "Computer, end program.." She said quietly, before walking out of the room.
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Miel 07-Feb-20 02:23 PM
Nora stood in front of the panel "Computer, resume previous program activated by me.." She said before entering the room. It was as she had left it, the piano with the same partition on the tray. She sat down and played a few key, then looked at the partition. "Computer, give me the partitions for Indigo. Generate a classical guitar on my cue." She said out loud, watching the previous booklet disappear, only to be replaced by another. She opened it, and started playing
Yiruma, a popular Korean pianist and composer released the album [The Best - Reminiscent 10th Anniversary] to commemorate his 10th Anniversary. The album features not only his most popular pieces including “River Flows in You”, “Kiss the Rain” and “May Be”, but al...
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 02:29 PM
He walked onto the holodeck in running gear - he was clearly about to go running or something similar. When he heard the music she was playing, he opted to simply stand off to the side and listen for now - he definitely wasn't supposed to be here... (edited)
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Miel 07-Feb-20 02:45 PM
The Romulan kept on playing, too concentrated on her playing to hear the holodeck's door sliding open. Her eyes were closed, listening on to the guitar as she accompanied it, sometimes taking the lead and sometimes leaving it to the computer
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 02:48 PM
He'd continue to stand off to the side and listen to her play, allowing the tune to carry him away. The last time he'd let himself go like this was... oh, god. Since... her. A little tear made its way down his right cheek.
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 02:55 PM
Pas entered quietly, and was about to speak up when he noticed Tarna. He decided to listen as she played. It was pretty damn good
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:02 PM
She finally played the last few notes, letting the sound ring in the quiet room until they faded into silence. She sighs and rubs the back of her neck, looking at the partition. She was getting rusty.
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:03 PM
Pas claps
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:04 PM
He clapped along with Pas. "Excellent work. Sinply marvellous..."
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:05 PM
The sudden sound makes her jump up to her feet, sending the piano seat crashing to the ground behind her. A slight orange tinge crept up her neck as she slowly turned "What... Why the hell are you two here??"
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:06 PM
"Well I was looking for you."
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:06 PM
"And what makes you think it's okay to invade my privacy like this?!" (edited)
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:07 PM
"Hey, sorry, I didn't know. I stayed cause Tarna was here."
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:08 PM
"I didn't know either. I'm sorry if I bothered you; I'll leave now if you'd like." He offered
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:10 PM
"Computer, end and wipe this program out of your memory" She said as she glared at the two of them, turning her gaze to Tarna "So you don't bother to check if a holodeck is in use before barging in?"
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:14 PM
He'd let out a sigh and shake his head. "I'm sorry. It won't happen again- but I'll let my actions do the talking. I'll be next door..." He shuffled quietly to the door with head hung low.
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:15 PM
She balls her fists for a moment, then lowers her head and sighs "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound so... Angry."
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:17 PM
He paused and turned around. "No, no. It's my fault for not checking and invading your space..."
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:17 PM
Pas just kinda looks apologetic, not knowing what to say
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:19 PM
She kept looking down, rubbing her hands nervously on her pants "So.. what did you guys think of.." She trailed off, her voice quiet
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:20 PM
"I thought it was amazing."
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:21 PM
"It was absolutely spectacular. Really and truly."
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:23 PM
Nira kept her gaze to the ground, and she rubbed her neck with her left hand, trying to hide the orange color that was creeping up her skin "Thanks.."
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:25 PM
"Can you do another one, maybe? I think I speak for both of us when I say that we'd love to hear more."
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:26 PM
(green when exposed to oxygen. It's copper based, so it's orange when in the body)
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:27 PM
"Yeah." Pas really enjoyed the music, but he wasn't very good at this kind of praise. (edited)
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:28 PM
"I'm... Really not good enough to play with an audience.."
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:29 PM
"Well you did, and it was really good."
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:30 PM
"Of course you are. You just need to believe it, my friend. You just played so marvellously with the two of us listening to you."
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Miel 07-Feb-20 03:31 PM
"Well that's because I had no idea you were there!"
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 03:33 PM
"Then pretend we aren't here if it helps. Close your eyes, try and tune us out. Focus on your music, your fingers and hitting the right notes. We'll stay as quiet as possible."
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 03:34 PM
"Uh, yeah."
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Miel 07-Feb-20 05:48 PM
She sighs, and calls for the computer to generate another room with a piano in, and some space for them to sit. She sigoes to the piano bench, her hands hovering over the keys, but they start trembling before she can start
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 05:52 PM
He sat down on one of the benches. "Alright. Close your eyes. Long, deep breaths. Imagine a place that makes you happy, brings you joy..." The counsellor on his first assignment had tried this to help him calm down, and back then he'd failed to do the latter. Surely for her there was one place thst truly made her feel happy... (edited)
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Starwheat 07-Feb-20 06:34 PM
Pas moves and sits. Looking on, encouragingly
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Miel 07-Feb-20 07:12 PM
She takes a deep breath and lowers her hands. A few notes ring out but then her shaky hands causes her to hit a note way out of key. She lowers her head and takes another deep breath, starting from the beginning once again
Yiruma, a popular Korean pianist and composer released the album [The Best - Reminiscent 10th Anniversary] to commemorate his 10th Anniversary. The album features not only his most popular pieces including “River Flows in You”, “Kiss the Rain” and “May Be”, but al...
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KardasXRT 07-Feb-20 07:16 PM
He sat by and listened to her play with a smile, allowing the melody to carry him away. Never mind the mistake - the song itself was calming, and the notes slowly carried him away to his own little happy place: Here on Phoenix, with his friends, right where he belonged, for all the vessel's misfortune thus far. And nothing would change that... (edited)
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jshoey18 13-Feb-20 06:55 PM
John walked in and plugged in the program. It installed. Sighing he left the room. He needed food
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 05:44 PM
Maggie lead Shar in... letting go of her hand she sat down cross legged
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Comet 17-Feb-20 05:44 PM
thomas walked in "Hey there"
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Desti 17-Feb-20 05:46 PM
Owain walked in and put the tribble on the floor and sat down next to it.
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Comet 17-Feb-20 05:46 PM
"whoa those things are dangerous"
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 05:48 PM
[Sauon] The large floating monkey woman enters the room
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Desti 17-Feb-20 05:48 PM
"What? This lil guy? He's neutered."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Feb-20 05:48 PM
[Kova] Cesera had dragged herself to the holodeck from her quarters, still a little hungover from the celebration the night before. "Mrrrrr....."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 05:48 PM
Maggie raised a eyebrow at the Alien. Belted Owain said that and she relaxed..smiling at Sauon.
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Comet 17-Feb-20 05:49 PM
"alright anyone know where a padd is?" thomas looked sick and severely hung over
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 05:52 PM
Maggie looked at him... “Uhhh. I have mine... but I’d rather keep it on myself and not give it to you.”
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Comet 17-Feb-20 05:53 PM
"thats fine"
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Desti 17-Feb-20 05:53 PM
"Mine is in my quarters."
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Comet 17-Feb-20 05:54 PM
thomas hit his combadge [comms] thomas to john go ahead
thomas exited the holodeck
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Desti 17-Feb-20 05:58 PM
"Huh."
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 05:58 PM
[Sauon] "How is everyone?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 05:59 PM
Maggie looked at him as he left “Good! So, obviously we need to go talk to children about why to join the fleet, then we take them up for a tour?”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:05 PM
"What areas show off the cool side of starfleet?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:06 PM
He walked into the holodeck, and simply sat down.
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:07 PM
[Sauon] "Depends on one's interests I suppose."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:07 PM
“Uhhh. To a bunch of teenagers probably tactical, with a bit of science, medical and maybe engineering. Oh and command!”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:08 PM
"Hmm.. Talking about exploration and space, like meeting new civilizations, conducting studies on new things.. I guess?"
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:09 PM
"Nah nah nah. Sir. They've probably heard that, we need something new."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:09 PM
"You're right, but what do we have that's interesting and new for them?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:11 PM
“Uhhh. Like I said, giving them a tour is something that makes sense. Show them around the cool decks and rooms”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:14 PM
"Give them a tour, yes. Now, what do we really do. How many star fleet ships actually explore new places?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:15 PM
Maggie put her finger to her chin... “Well, we do...if we are not fighting in civil wars. But I don’t know otherwise.”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:16 PM
"Let's think on it. Aside from that, I'm also drawing to a blank myself, very few good ideas exist in my thoughts now."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:17 PM
“Right. We need to do a PowerPoint. As to what to include that would make people not dead set on the fleet want to join, i can’t think of anything...”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:18 PM
"Why did you join the fleet?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:19 PM
“It’s what my mom and my dad to a lesser degree made me do, don’t ask.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:20 PM
"I'm stumped for ideas."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Feb-20 06:21 PM
[Shar]"Ain't powerpoint a taď old, Maggie? Maybe... hmmm. A holographic presentation! A video montage or something..."
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:21 PM
"We do a video of the daily life aboard the Pheonix."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:22 PM
“Well yeah....holo works best...also yes that! That is a great idea!”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:23 PM
"We could, actually! That sounds possible and fun to do!"
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:24 PM
[Sauon] "Something interactive perhaps?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:30 PM
Maggie nodded. “Yeah. Maybe like, a poll or a game.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:40 PM
"Being them here and let them rub a simulated star ship. Like the Kobayashi Maru."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:41 PM
“Oh my god....that is a awesome idea...,you hero.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Feb-20 06:41 PM
[Shar]"Run a simulated starship!? That sounds amazing!"
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:42 PM
"We've got four Holodecks, a medical room, engineering, tactical maybe, and bridge, and allow them to choose what to do."
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:43 PM
[Sauon] "That sounds like a grand idea. Though perhaps something winnable."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:44 PM
Maggie nodded... “Yeah. Don’t want something that’s...impossible.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:44 PM
"Of course, not literally the Kobayashi Maru, maybe something else."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Feb-20 06:44 PM
[Shar]"When they win, candy drops from the ceiling! Sound good?"
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:45 PM
"That's excellent, maybe when the fleet along with Picard beat the cube?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:47 PM
“Yes! The candy idea seems great love!. Also yes, a history lesson as well.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:47 PM
"Something big and memorable."
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jshoey18 17-Feb-20 06:48 PM
Maggies PADD dinged ‘Do you still need help?-John’
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:49 PM
[Sauon] "These are teenagers, dearies."
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:50 PM
"Exactly! Don't tell me as a teenager you never wanted to sit in the captain's chair and 'engage warp 9' at least once."
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:51 PM
[Sauon] "Well, no not as a Kazarite, and I was referring to the candy."
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:51 PM
"Oh, drop phasers, on lowest level stun."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:53 PM
Maggie sighed. “But like, giving guns to teens at all seems like a bad move.”
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:53 PM
[Sauon] "Indeed."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:53 PM
"We don't give it to them. We can do the interactive parts of it, but not that."
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 06:54 PM
[Sauon] "Maybe make it a competition of sorts."
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:54 PM
"That's viable too."
"Best crew each get to sit in the Captain's chair on the bridge, under strict supervision?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Feb-20 06:55 PM
"We'd have to ask Captain Dunamis for approval for that, you know."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 06:56 PM
“Hmmmmm, yeah i guess. Also maybe randomize the crews.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 06:56 PM
"We'll have to ask Captain Dunmais for approval irregardless."
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jshoey18 17-Feb-20 07:02 PM
John walked in
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spicyitaliana 17-Feb-20 07:06 PM
FOOLS JUST SIT ON IT WHEN HES NOT THERE))
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Desti 17-Feb-20 07:06 PM
"So I'm assuming this is settled then?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 07:08 PM
“Yeah...that is at least. Now we just need to figure out what to say on the ground.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 07:09 PM
"Talk about the wonders if starfleet, the rush of adrenaline when you complete one of the hardest tasks you can, when you finally land at a space dock."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 07:10 PM
“Ok yes!. That works!”
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 07:14 PM
[Sauon]"And the discovery for those interested."
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Desti 17-Feb-20 07:15 PM
"Yeah, the small things we've learnt to enjoy."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 07:15 PM
“Also that. Also, should we introduce ourselves to the kids or don’t tell them our names?”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 07:17 PM
"I don't see why not, there won't be any Tal Shiar in the audience."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 07:18 PM
“Yeah. Tell them something about ourselves to show them the person side of Starfleet.”
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Desti 17-Feb-20 07:18 PM
"Not just another cog in the system yanno."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 07:22 PM
“Exactly!.” Maggie smiled sweetly at Owain before turning her attention back to the rest of the group
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Desti 17-Feb-20 07:24 PM
He semi smiled back at Maggie, then continued to think.
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Desti 17-Feb-20 08:17 PM
"Its my shift now ladies and gents, I must leave, call me when we're ready to present the idea to the Captain." He picks up his tribble with both hands and leaves the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 08:19 PM
Maggie smiled... “See ya dude!”
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jshoey18 17-Feb-20 08:56 PM
John walked out of the room going to the lifts
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 17-Feb-20 09:06 PM
Maggie stood up and left.
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Starwheat 17-Feb-20 09:07 PM
[Sauon] "Oh we're leaving? Okay."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Feb-20 01:37 AM
Upon hearing the announcement, he then got up and left the holodeck.
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Starwheat 18-Feb-20 01:38 AM
[Sauon] She exited behind
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Rick_Morrison 18-Feb-20 05:08 PM
Rick entered "Computer, run Project Shining Armor" * the armor appeared and Rick took a stroll around it to see what it needs*
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Rick_Morrison 18-Feb-20 05:39 PM
Rick tapped on his PADD making changes to the armor, it's material that is Starfleet standard, added additional armor pieces for more protection and editied it to give it's wearer flexibility and room for limb movement. He stepped back..taking pride in the work he made, the armor is almost exactly like the drawing in the journal with some differences. Right on cue his stomach growled "Guess taking a break couldn't hurt, I mean I've done an amazing job anyway. Computer, save changes to the project and end program" the armor disappeared and Rick left the room satisfied
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:15 PM
He walked into the holodeck, made his way to the lone grand piano in the room and sat down with a tinge of excitement.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:16 PM
She followed him in and sat down to his left on the bench "Alright.. Have you any idea how this thing works at all?" (edited)
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:17 PM
"Seen you play. Something to do with the keys, right?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:24 PM
"Alright.. So yes, there are 88 keys in total, 52 white keys and 36 black keys." She pressed her hands down into a low C chord "When you push them down, there's a lever that's activated, and a small hammer hits a metal string in the piano" (edited)
(yes bicc, you're getting an actual lesson)
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:26 PM
"Interesting. Sounds a little complicated to be - but hey, I'm built to fight, not to play instruments... but we'll see how things go!"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:31 PM
She nodded and kept her hand on the c chord "If you look where my fingers are, my small finger is on the first white key befoee the cluster of two. You see those all over the keys?"
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:33 PM
"Yep. I do. Is there a meaning to it?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:38 PM
"There is. In music, there are what we call scales. They're an agencement of notes that are used to compose. Piano uses Do, or C in certain annotation. I'll use do. That key.." She said, hitting the first note before the double clusters until she couldn't reach them "Is always Do."
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:40 PM
"Strange name. Humans invented this, didn't they? Where'd the name come from? Matter of fact, what's the next note called?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:42 PM
She chuckled "You'll have to do that research yourself.." She said before moving her finger to the next note, in between the two black notes "This is re. Then mi, fa, sol, la, si, and back to do. We won't touch the black keys for now."
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:45 PM
"Alright. So simple song with just these, right?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:47 PM
She nodded "We'll start with the first Variation of Ah vous dirai-je maman, by Mozart. Yes, another human."
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:48 PM
"Nothing bad about that. Is that French?" (edited)
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:51 PM
She nodded again "I think so. You may recognize the melody if you learned the standard alphabet from a human.." She said as she started playing the melody, the same one many people know as the alphabet song, or twinkle twinkle little star
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:53 PM
"Well, being born knowing how to speak and write both languages fluently has its downsides, I guess..." He sighed. "No, I don't recognize it."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 04:55 PM
"That's okay. For now just ftry and follow along my fingers with your right hand okay? We'll see about learning partitions later." She said as she started playing the simple melody again
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 04:56 PM
"Sounds good." He did his best to follow her, and unsurprisingly was able to do it on the second try or so; Jem'hadar fast learning has its perks.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 05:03 PM
She grinned as he started playing the melody correctly "Good, good! Now keep going.." She said as she switched to her left hand, doing the harmonic accompaniment part
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 05:06 PM
He followed along - again, Jem'hadar fast learning is a great help, and not just for battle strategy or skills, it seems...
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Miel 19-Feb-20 05:08 PM
She removed both hands from the piano and watched in amazement as he played the whole thing in less than 5 minutes of learning "Well.. I should probably retire" The Romulan grinned
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 05:12 PM
"No, no. There's stil more to this instrument, isn't there? Besides, I don't mind the company." He quipped
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Miel 19-Feb-20 05:21 PM
She grins "Of course. But if you keep learnibg this fast, you'll have to teach me soon."
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 05:23 PM
"Would you like me to?" He raised one eye ridge... eyebrow... whatever Jem'hadar have in place of that.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 05:25 PM
Nira chuckled and shook her head "I'm quite content with my current skills" (edited)
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 05:28 PM
"Alright then. Guess practice is still the way to go for me."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 05:37 PM
She looked at him for a second "Should we see how fast you can learn just by looking?"
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 05:40 PM
"I learned Klingon in a day. We'll see."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 05:41 PM
She nodded "Rondo Alla Turca." She said before starting playing, this song already a lot more difficult than the previous one, but still easy to follow along
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 05:44 PM
He did his best to follow her fingers, eyes tracking them closely and remembering the timing in between - it wasn't too different to tracking a moving target for him. He still needed another attempt to get it right, though, and even then with a small margin of error...
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Miel 19-Feb-20 06:13 PM
She kicked back on the seat as she watched the Jem Hadar play, a smile on her lips "Well that is damn impressive.."
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 06:17 PM
"Combat smarts don't just apply to combat, it seemed." He grinned back, removing his hands from the keyboard.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 06:24 PM
She chuckled "I can see that.. Alright, so your homework is to learn how to read partitions, and to learn 2 scales. Think you can do that?"
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KardasXRT 19-Feb-20 06:24 PM
"I think I can. Not much problem there."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 06:38 PM
She grins "Good. Same time next week then?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 06:47 PM
[Tarna]"Same time next week. I look forward to it."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 06:53 PM
"Good." She said, still smiling "Now out, it's my turn."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 06:57 PM
[Tarna]"Out? You want me to leave the holodeck?" He did get off the puano bench though.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 07:01 PM
She laughed "It's my practice time. I'm not as fast a learner as you are my friend!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 07:02 PM
[Tarna]"Okay, okay. Do you mind if I stay ànd listen?" (edited)
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Miel 19-Feb-20 07:06 PM
"If you're ready to hear me absolutely butcher a song, sure."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 07:07 PM
[Tarna]"Oh, come on. You'll do fine. Alright? I'm not going to judge." He had the computer generate a wooden chair nearby and sat down.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 07:12 PM
She sighs and shakes her head "Oh you have no idea.. Computer, please remove Grand piano." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 07:12 PM
[Tarna]"You don't use a grand piano?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 07:16 PM
"Not for that one. Computer, six string accoustic guitar, flatwounds." She said. Once the instrument appears on a stand, she picks it up and sits back on the bench. She looks down at it and starts making aure it's in tune "After the battle, I started playing this to take my mind off of.."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 07:17 PM
[Tarna]"A guitar? You never told me that you play. Just started learning?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 07:18 PM
She nodded, and struck a few chords. Satisfied that it was in tune, she started plucking the strings. She was obviously not as good as this as with the piano, but she was getting decent enough. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 07:19 PM
[Tarna]He fell silent and simply listened to her play.
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Miel 19-Feb-20 07:25 PM
Still looking down as she was playing, the Romulan started singing along with the song. Her voice was a bit shaky, having never sang in front of other people. (edited)
(same song I sent in creative corner)
(more specifically)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Feb-20 07:45 PM
[Tarna]He simply listened to hr sing and play - the moment didn't need words.
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LearnedAx 19-Feb-20 11:06 PM
[Pas | Comms] "Hey Nira."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 11:08 PM
She stopped her song and tapped her commbadge [COMM] "Yes Pas?"
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LearnedAx 19-Feb-20 11:09 PM
[Pas | Comms] "I'm finally off the bridge, wanna finish that tour?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 11:12 PM
Nira chuckled [COMM] "After a whole month on board, we're finally getting to finish the tour? Wait, does that mean we're going on another death-defying away mission, again?"
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LearnedAx 19-Feb-20 11:14 PM
[Pas | Comms] "Only if we're lucky and hey, I can't be ruining my tour guide reputation."
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Miel 19-Feb-20 11:18 PM
[COMMS] "10 out of 10."
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LearnedAx 19-Feb-20 11:18 PM
[Pas | Comms] "Daw, you flatter, meet you on deck 7?"
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Miel 19-Feb-20 11:22 PM
[COMMS] "Sounds good. I'll be there soon." WIth that, she tapped her commbadge to deactivate it. She turned to Tarna and smiled "Thanks for listening.. I'll let you have the room if you wanna keep practicing! See you later!" *She said before stepping out
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KardasXRT 20-Feb-20 02:24 AM
[D]He'd left after a while.
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Rick_Morrison 20-Feb-20 03:44 PM
He enters the holodeck "Computer, run Project Shining Armor" the armor appears and Rick continued his work on it
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Rick_Morrison 20-Feb-20 05:01 PM
After a long while, he heard a voice
(Hey rick!)
Rick was startled by that voice...calling his name
"WHO'S THERE?!"
(It's me! Listen, can we talk?)
"No.."
(Come on, just a little heart to heart chat! Listen I know your in a funk about that whole incident. It was my doing)
"Your doing? Heh...as if..."
(Look dude....just tell me..please?)
And so Rick and the mystery voice began talking to one another for a good 3 hours. After a while Rick began to feel a little better "Who..or whatever you are...thanks for giving me the talk. I guess I needed it"
(Rick, like I said it's ok to make mistakes. It's what makes us what we are. Inside and out, remember that. Now I gotta go. Remember what I said ok?) (edited)
Rick nodded as the mystery voice vanished.
Rick regained his sences as he got back up "odd....i could've sworn I'd heard voices...and somehow I feel better...was I angry before?"
Rick turned around "Computer, save and end program" the suit vanishes and he walks out with a confused look
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Comet 22-Feb-20 03:29 AM
thomas and the kids entered "this is the holodeck" (edited)
[d] the kids wandered
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Starwheat 22-Feb-20 03:32 AM
(For the end, we have an interactive experience)
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Comet 22-Feb-20 03:32 AM
(want me to just delete here?"
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Anglachel 22-Feb-20 03:33 AM
[Human child] "How big is it in here?"
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Comet 22-Feb-20 03:34 AM
"Not to big not to small... .Computer end program" thomas took the kids into the hall
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Comet 23-Feb-20 01:39 AM
thomas entered with his group
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Comet 23-Feb-20 01:51 AM
thomas left his group and walked into the hall
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 05:09 PM
[D] There was a slight breeze in the air, the waves were roaring, the seagulls were cawing and the sand was hot. The beach was lined with umbrellas, people and towels. Beyond the beach, was the Riviera, lit with lanterns and covered in vines. A restaurant clearly sat upon the middle section. The sun was about to set in 3 hours.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 05:13 PM
“Oh wow, this...it’s beautiful. Like you.” She said and blushed - all this dating and flirting stuffs are new to her.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 05:45 PM
((yes, I just got back from my driving practice))
She blushed "It is beautiful. Where would you want to go first." She kissed her on the cheek lightly.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 05:48 PM
“Well, I guess I’d wanna try out the waters first... let’s get near it...” Jane said and lightly tugged Jayne with her towards the shore.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 05:52 PM
She followed
"The water is clear Jane. I can see our reflections."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 06:00 PM
“Mm hmm~” She hummed her agreement before sitting down and stuck her hand in the water. “Great, it’s cool enough for swimming without worrying about getting hypothermia.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 06:02 PM
She stuck her hand in and jumped at the touch "Wow what a feeling!"
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 06:03 PM
“Wait, you’ve never touched water before? How does it feel like then?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 06:04 PM
"It feels, like nothing, but something at the same time."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 06:07 PM
“That’s to be expected. I used to debate over whether our hands are ‘wet’ when we touched water.”
“Anyway, let’s swim a bit!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 06:08 PM
"Interesting." She takes her dress, glasses, heels and beret off, only to show her 21st century bathing suit called a bikini. "Yes, let's do that" She let her hair down, the flow catching the breeze in the air.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 06:11 PM
Jane shrugged off her dress and re-tie her ponytail into a pigtail. As soon as she’s done, Jane practically threw herself into the water. “Weeeeew yeah!” The young ensign yelled as she hit the water surface and splashed water around.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 06:13 PM
Jayne ran in after her. Her holographic body could feel everything, her hair got wet and she was enjoying it. "Woo hoo. Jiminey Cricket, that is refreshing!." She yelled.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 23-Feb-20 06:19 PM
“Right?” Jane said before splashing a handful of water towards Jayne.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Feb-20 06:21 PM
Jayne, suprised, retaliated and began splashing Jane in an act of fun competition. She was giggling.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 12:42 AM
She splashed and splashed and realized she was getting closer to Jane each time, she then stopped.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 12:45 AM
Jane suddenly smirked and ducked under the water and swam around to Jayne’s back.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 12:45 AM
"Where'd you go?" She wondered putting her finger to her chin.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 12:48 AM
Jane giggled silently before jumping out of the water behind her friend, dumping another handful of water on Jayne’s back in the same moment. “Surprise!!” She shrieked
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 12:50 AM
Her back tensed up. She jumped and then turned around. She smiled then tackled Jane and wrapped her arms around her for a hug. "You sneaky devil" She smiled.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 12:52 AM
“I can be sneaky when I want. You just didn’t know that. Now you know.” Jane hugged back and asked. “So, are you hungry? ‘cause I am. All this swimming makes me feel hungry.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 12:54 AM
"I am, but one more thing" She kissed her on the forehead and then retracted from the hug. she cupped her hands and then splashed her. "Now, lets get dried off."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 12:56 AM
“Mm hmm. Can you hand me a towel?” Jane stepped out of the cool water and asked Jayne
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 12:58 AM
She replicated a blue towel and a pink towel. She gave one to Jane, then wrapper the pink one around her hair, She dried it off and the started flipping it around letting the breeze take control of its flow. She was basically letting her freckles on her face bathe in the sunlight, as she sat down and looked up to the sun, letting her tan skin glisten in its light. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:00 AM
Jane stared at her (admittedly really beautiful and attractive) friend before catching herself, blushed and started to dry herself off. “Hey, um, what are we goin’ to eat? Seafood or something?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:03 AM
"Right over there, they serve anything you want, Seafood,Beef, Chicken. Anything you can put your mind to." Jayne pointed to the building straight up ahead that had the name called Antoinette's.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:15 AM
“Right... let’s walk there. What’s your favorite kind of seafood, Jayne?” As they gathered their stuff and headed for the restaurant, Jane turned to her companion and asked.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:16 AM
"Lobster, hands down. but it depends on the time of day.... Also, I was wondering.... I know since we are trying out you know like, being a thing and all... are you okay with me you know, kiss..ing you?" She said, hesitantly smiling because she was worried on what she was going to say next. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:22 AM
“Ummm, I don’t know... I suppose? I’d rather give my first kiss to someone nice and kind like you than some weird horny guy...”
She blushed and said just what she thought
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:24 AM
"I can say the same, but lets save that until later. We have a romantic moment ahead of us, I have heard that this restaurant is five star" She blushed then chuckled thinking about what she said, it almost sounded like she was talking about Pas. She wrapped her arm around Janes waste and lightly tugged her close as they walked up the stairs to the restaurant on the beach. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:32 AM
She leaned into the touch and stepped into the 5-star restaurant.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:33 AM
They entered the restaurant and headed towards a table. Jayne took a chair and motioned for Jane to sit on it before Jayne sat down herself.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:37 AM
“Okay, how many times have I said ‘wow’ whenever you show me to some place? Because that’s the only word that I can describe this...marvelous place. But of course, you’re more beautiful than any view, in both your physical appearance and your soul.” She sat down in the chair and locked gazes with Jayne, blushing as she voiced her thoughts.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:39 AM
"You really do know how to make me blush Jane. I love you so much." She looked into Janes eyes for a while before looking at the menu.
"There it is, 3 course seafood meal. Butter basted shrimp with a little arugula on the side for starters, then Crab legs with a lemon butter sauce. then to finish, Whole blue butter basted lobster with mashed potatoes and some asparagus. What would go better with that, probably some 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:47 AM
“Oh, my... that’s, a lot of food, y’know...” Jane said as she stared at the amount of food on their table.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:48 AM
"Here have a taste" She brought the piece of shrimp to Janes mouth. "This is one of my favorite appetizers."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:53 AM
“Mmmm, ‘s good... thanks Jayne!” She chewed a bit then smiled, enjoying the taste in her mouth.
((I’ll be on and off intermittently since I’m sorta studying...it’ll take a while for me to reply.))
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:54 AM
"No wonder its 5 star, this is amazing!" She smiled after finishing the shrimp
((Ok))
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 01:57 AM
“Ooh, crab, I like crabs!” As they finished the appetizer and moved onto the next dish, Jane gasped, picked one of the crab legs and immediately put the piece of food in her mouth.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 01:58 AM
Jayne chuckled at how Jane was eating, in her mind she thought it was adorable that she loved crab as much as Jayne did. Jayne cracked open a crab leg, dipped it in butter then slurped it up.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 02:07 AM
“Mmm it tastes soooo good~” She declared as she picked another leg, this time enjoying it more slowly.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 02:08 AM
"It does" She poured them both a glass of wine, and handed a glass to her. "I love crab so much, but my love for you is greater."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 02:13 AM
“D’aww, that’s cheesy. But thanks.” She accepted the glass and swirled the wine around the rim.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 02:14 AM
"Indeed, cheesy is my middle name" She chuckled knowing full well that she never had a middle name. she took a sip of her wine and started to eat the rest of the crab legs with Jane.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 02:33 AM
She finished her share of crab and looked at the next dish. “That’s lobster right? Your favorite.” Jane said as she motioned to the lobster in a way that indicated “you first”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 02:35 AM
Jayne nodded and grabbed the knife. she sliced the head and placed it in the trash can, she then cut the tail, and the claws and placed it on the plate with the pile of mashed potatoes and asparagus, she did the same for Janes plate with another lobster. Jayne threw out the rest of the lobster and squirted both tails and claws with lemon, drenched them lightly in butter then put lemon zest on top.
"For the both of us, here you go." She smiled while handing her loving companion the plate of lobster.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 02:50 AM
“Thanks. You’re so nice to me, Jayne.” The young human smiled back before grabbing her knife and fork, and started to eat the delicious dish.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 02:51 AM
"Your welcome, you are the sweetest person I have ever loved, you deserve the first bite." she proceeded to eat her dish which was delicious. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 03:11 AM
She ate and chatted idly with Jayne for a while, then they finished up their meal and went for a walk and sightseeing
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 03:12 AM
She pulled her close and wrapped her arm around Jane's waste. "Y'know Jane, this has been the best night if my life and I don't want it to end."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 03:20 AM
“Hm, but then all good things come to an end. We can hang out like this some other times, you know.” She told the hologram
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 03:21 AM
"I know, but this is special. You are special, to me, Jane." She leaned her head on Jaynes shoulder as the stopped to turn around and watch the sunset. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 03:27 AM
“To copy your version of cheesy lines: This scene is beautiful, but you are even more beautiful than it ever could be.” Jane said and smiled softly.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 03:28 AM
They watched the sunset fall into darkness, the starry night sky came and the galaxies were bright and shining. The moonling beamed on them. They watched it for 30 minutes before they left. "Computer end program."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 03:29 AM
“Next time we can spend some time in the observation lounge. Whaddya think?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 24-Feb-20 03:30 AM
"Sure. Sounds amazing."
They left to the turbolift, holding hands.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 24-Feb-20 03:31 AM
“I like star-gazing. Space is so pretty. You’re just as pretty, too.” Jane said and squeezed Jayne’s hand as they walked out into the hall.
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Rick_Morrison 25-Feb-20 02:12 AM
Walks in and sits down in the middle of the room "Computer, run sunset beach, and set time to midnight"
The beach scenery appeared and it was a beautiful tropical night. The waves were crashing by the shoreline, the ocean breeze was flowing through his hair, and the sounds of seagulls were still crying in the air.
Rick was at last all alone, the pool party was a complete waste of his time.....sadly...
"Computer, insert..piano" the piano appeared. Rick got up and sat down and started playing "Let it Be" by Paul McCartney
"Ooh Let it be!! Let it be...let it be..oh let it be...whisper words of wisdom...let it beee..."
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Rick_Morrison 25-Feb-20 02:31 AM
The song finished and rick....faceplanted on the piano keys....and all was left..was the sound of the beach
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Rick_Morrison 25-Feb-20 03:50 AM
He decided to go back to his quarters. He got up and left after saying "Computer, end program"
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 01:30 PM
He stepped into the holodeck and had the computer recreate the same room as last time.
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Miel 26-Feb-20 01:50 PM
She walked into the holodeck and smiled as she looked around. She turned her head to Tarna and indicated the piano bench "Well, go on, sit down. Its your time."
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 01:51 PM
He sat down at the piano bench, flexing his fingers.
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Miel 26-Feb-20 01:54 PM
She sat down on a chair and nodded "Go ahead, show me what you've learned since last time."
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 01:56 PM
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, yeah? The song? Replicated the sheet music in my quarters..." He played it once through without reference - no mistakes. Thank goodness for Jem'hadar speed learning...
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Miel 26-Feb-20 01:58 PM
The Romulan chuckled and shook her head "Damn Tarna.. I'd almost call this unfair if I didn't know about your ability to learn so fast."
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 02:00 PM
"Um. I'm sorry. I'll try and learn a little slower? Not that I can, I think." He replied with a grin.
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Miel 26-Feb-20 02:03 PM
She shook her head again "Nah, I don't think that's necessary. Here, let's try this.. Computer, partition for Nocturne op. 9 No.2, Chopin."
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 02:06 PM
"A harder song this time?" He tilted his head at the yellow alert signal. "Hm. That's rather odd."
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Miel 26-Feb-20 02:06 PM
"Not really, just.." She was aboutt o continue talking when she heard the yellow alert "That can't be good.."
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 02:07 PM
"Probably not. Um..." He looked around the holodeck. "Well, I suppose we could just continue...?"
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Miel 26-Feb-20 02:10 PM
"We should at least find out what's going on, no?"
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KardasXRT 26-Feb-20 02:17 PM
"Yeah. We definitely should. Continue later?"
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Miel 03-Mar-20 04:09 AM
Nira appeared, sitting down on the ground, like she was still on the beach, her uniform still slightly wet "... What?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Mar-20 04:10 AM
[Tarna]He materialized on top of the piano - for some reason the program was still running. "What in. How- what-"
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Miel 03-Mar-20 04:16 AM
Nira let herself fall on her back, right on the holodeck's ground. She smiled and sighs "Finally... Welcome home."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-Mar-20 04:23 AM
[Tarna]He sat down on the holodeck floor next to her... and fell back, laughing out loud. "We're back! At last! Oh, my goodness, that was a nightmare... ha ha..."
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Miel 03-Mar-20 01:32 PM
[D]Nira and Tarna had both left hours ago
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KardasXRT 10-Mar-20 06:40 PM
He entered the holodeck and had the computer create a piano, the same kind as last time, and sat down to practise.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Mar-20 01:57 AM
[Tarna]He'd finished playing and left a while ago for duty.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 19-Mar-20 04:49 AM
Oskar walked into the holodeck and put on the helmet. He covered the helmet with the tattered hood and looked around. "Computer. Load program City of Night. Safeties on." [Computer]: "Please select difficulty out of 10." [Oskar]: "6." With that, a large street appeared in front of him. Buildings made of wood and stone lined either side of the street. Lamps gave off a warm orange glow while the moonlight overhead shined brightly. Outside of those light sources, it was pitch black. On his left hand belt loop appeared a whip. In his right hand appeared a broadsword, stained with blood. He tapped his commbadge.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Mar-20 04:57 AM
They entered silently. "You know, for an intelligence officer, I would have expected more class." She joked.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 19-Mar-20 04:58 AM
“Oh-kay...” She muttered as she looked around the area. “What era is this from? Or is it fictional?” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 19-Mar-20 05:00 AM
Oskar turned and saw them both. He took off the helmet and hood. "Ah. Hey you two. Glad you could join us, Jane." He looked at Walsh. "So, that weapon you found. Tell me about it while I play."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Mar-20 05:01 AM
"May I ask why you need such information?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 19-Mar-20 05:02 AM
“You guys talk, I’m just gonna, uh, stand around here...” She said before starting to wander around, but also make sure that she’s not too far from Oskar - this is his program, who knows what’s included in here...
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Mar-20 05:03 AM
(Problemo, I gotta sleep, is it ok if you just Npc the whole thing I cna dm you the information in the morning, you can talk to Jane if you want..... sorry, this was horrible timing 😬 )
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 19-Mar-20 05:04 AM
((It's cool.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 19-Mar-20 05:04 AM
((Aww sleep well then Jayne! Maybe Oskar will just talk to Jane then we pause the scene and wait for you tomorrow))
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 19-Mar-20 05:04 AM
((Yuh.
Oskar put on the helmet and hood and looked over at Jane. "Nothing is going to target you. Just remember that." Oskar drew his sword and whip. He faced the other end of the street. "Computer. Begin level."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 19-Mar-20 05:11 AM
“Yeah, right.” She said unconvinced, but she did move back to give Oskar space for whatever is gonna come next.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Mar-20 02:33 PM
Jayne left, letting the two resume their conversation. She didnt feel like this was the place to talk about intelligence work. (edited)
A notification rolled in on Oskars PADD
Dear oskar, I hope we can continue this little investigation in your office or somewhere private. I will gladly talk to you about it then, Walsh out.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 19-Mar-20 04:06 PM
After a while wandering around, Jane decided to leave Oskar alone with his program, so she left the holodeck silently.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 19-Mar-20 04:13 PM
Oskad stayed for a while, making use of his whip more than anything. It came more naturally to him, perhaps. After an hour or so, he left the holodeck and shut the program down.
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 06:21 AM
The scene was a resort on Risa - one of the restaurants, it seemed. The entire restaurant was empty save the two of then. Kymira led Kova over to it and sat her down, sliding the menu across. "Order whatever you'd like."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 06:28 AM
[Kova] She looked around as they walked and looked at the table. "This is beautiful...you didnt have to go to this much of an extent for me,"
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 06:30 AM
"Of course I did! I think you've gone for a tad too long without really letting your hair down, and I'm giving you that chance. Tonight's your night, girlie." She grinned, reaching over and squeezing her hand quickly, just once.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 06:31 AM
[Kova] "Well thank you! And you know our field. No one I medical has that kind of time," She chuckled and read through the menu for a moment.
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 06:32 AM
"Ah, but if something's important we make the time. Mmm~?" She flipped open the menu, browsed through and pushed it away, having decided what she wanted.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 06:35 AM
[Kova] "You've got a point there. Then again I've been kinda put on the back burner since everyone seems to prefer seeing Phenna as counselor. Which is sort of fine since I have so.e research to do,"
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 06:36 AM
"Which also means that you have time to finally be you for a bit. Mmm? Less of people's problems and more of you, yourself. There's a woman behind that counsellor, y'know?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 06:39 AM
[Kiva] "That's true. Gives me more time to exercise for sure. I've gained a little weight from being so sedentary lately."
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 06:41 AM
"The gym or the holodeck, whichever you like! But hey, for now, we'll just relax, mmm? Your night, girlie, your fun. Alright?" She handed the holographic waiter her order slip.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 08:58 AM
[Kova] "You're so sweet, Kym. I really appreciate this," She smiled and got up to give her a hug once the waiter walked away.
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 09:01 AM
"You're welcome." She threw her arms round her and hugged her back, purring softly into her shoulder. "There we go~"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 09:03 AM
[Kova] "So how are things with you? Are you...are you doing alright? Relationship going well?"
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 09:05 AM
"Doing fine, Kova dear. Job get a bit hectic in sickbay, the occasional difficult patient... you know. One pf the crew pissed me off the other day. A Vulcan who tried to get drunk by drinking chocolate milk. Pffff. Either that or 12 bottles of liqeur, the madman. I wanted to claw him so hard after he was extremely rude to me after I treated him! Sheesh."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 09:08 AM
[Kova] "Maybe you should have. Might have knocked some sense into him.....or uh....scratched, I guess," She smiled and giggled some.
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 09:09 AM
"Maybe. And uh... I accidentally stole Kennox's patient. He's been missing ever since that incident. I think he's pretty mad at me..." She muttered, ears dropping, and she cast her gaze downward to the table.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 09:39 AM
[Kova] "Oh dear. I'm sure it was only a misinderstanding though. Give him a little bit to cool off and maybe then try to talk it out with him?"
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 09:41 AM
"Yeah. Definitely will - tomorrow morning, maybe. Definitely gotta bring him something. Chocolate maybe... I don't know, we'll see."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 10:08 AM
[Kova] "He does like his chocolate....maybe a plushie or something too? I hear hes got quite a collection,"
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 10:11 AM
"Yeah. A little teddy bear maybe. Something soft..." The waiter arrived with both their orders, set them on the table and left them in peace.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 10:21 AM
[Kova] She looked up and a huge smile appeared when a big plate of poke was set down in front of her.
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 10:24 AM
She licked her lips when a huge plate of roasted pork chops was set in front of her, but she held back for the time being, waiting for Kova to dig in first.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 10:31 AM
[Kova] She had plucked up a few pieces of fish and popped them in her mouth. "Mmm, that's amazing!"
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Obelyzk 23-Mar-20 10:35 AM
"Mmm. You got it, girl. Drinks?" She bit hungrily into one of the pork chops on her plate, matting the fur around the mouth together.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 11:05 AM
[Kova] "Gods, yes. BlackBerry wine sounds wonderful~!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 11:12 AM
[Kym]"Blackberry wine it is." She placed the order with the holographic Risian waiter before returning her attention to Kova. "Whaddaya wanna do after dinner? This is Risa after all - anything goes save Jama'haron."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 12:53 PM
[Kova] "Good question. Dont they have gambling or something? Jama'haron hasn't been in my cards for quite a while,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 12:54 PM
[Kym]"Think they do. You have latinum to play with?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 01:57 PM
[Kova] "A little~" She held up a small bag of latinum.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 02:02 PM
[Kym]"There are dabo wheels around, though it won't be the same without the dabo girls. You know?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 02:08 PM
[Kova] "Well it's no fun if we dont have any cute girls to play with, is it?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 02:09 PM
[Kym]"I dunno. Unless you want me to play the role? Just the two of us, anyway..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 02:12 PM
[Kova] "Is that a legit proposal, Kymira?" She leaned forward and raised an eyebrow.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 02:14 PM
[Kym]"Maybe. Would you like it to be one?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 03:13 PM
[Kymira]Hearing the self destruct sequence start, she grabbed Kova and made for the door... only to find that it was locked. Damn it. She opted instead to simply hug the Trill woman tight.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Mar-20 04:04 PM
[Kym]As the alarms stopped, she let go of Kova with a huge sigh of relief.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Mar-20 11:04 PM
[Kova] She sighed in relief and stopped clinging to Kym, sitting on the ground. "I think I lost my appetite..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 12:10 AM
[Kym]"You don't say. I'm sorry things had to go this way, Kova dear - still up for that dabo game?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 07:26 AM
[Kova] "Dont be sorry. We have no control over these things," She smiled and waved her hand a little. "How about that wine first?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 07:28 AM
[Kym]"Absolutely." She smiled as the waiter brought them a tall purple bottle and two glasses. "There we go. Not too much for me, though. Just enough to relax the nerves..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 08:31 AM
[Kova] She took one of the glasses when they were full and raised it, "To friends?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 08:32 AM
[Kym]"To friends." She agreed, tapping her glass to Kova's and taking a big sip. "Mmm. Delicious..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 08:42 AM
[Kova] She followed suit and hummed. "That is wonderful~!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 08:47 AM
[Kym]"You betcha. Where'd you pick up the taste for this?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 08:57 AM
[Kov] "Ex-girlfriend...she loved fruity drinks like this. Guess I never broke the habit,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 08:58 AM
[Kym]"Ah. I see. Hey, there'll always be someone for you out there. Off ship or on. Y'know?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 04:28 PM
[Kova] "Oh I know. But dating on this ship is a no go, conflict of interest and all. Ya know?" She shrugged and downed the glass, refilling it quickly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 04:31 PM
[Kym]"Off ship then, sometime in future. Til then you've got us, you know? We'll be here for ya..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 04:40 PM
[Kova] She nodded and held up her fist to bump, "Sounds perfect. Plus I'd rather have a group of amazing friends anyway,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 04:42 PM
[Kym]She bumped her paw against Kova's fist with a grin. "So. The dabo game? I'll do my best, dontchu worry~"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Mar-20 04:48 PM
[Kova] She'd been staring off at the view then looked back at Kym, blinking a little. "Oh! Yes! Almost forgot!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Mar-20 04:48 PM
[Kym]"Might not be the best dabo girl around, but I'll sure as hell try. Done with dinner?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 01:35 AM
[Kova] "Yeah. But we're taking the wine~" She giggled and took another sip from her glass.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Mar-20 01:35 AM
[Kym]"Taking the wine with us as we play?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 01:58 AM
[Kova] "Why not?" She smiled and offered her the small bag of latinum.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Mar-20 01:58 AM
[Kym]She accepted the bag from her and led her to one of the dabo wheels at the back of the restaurant. "You go, girl. Let's see how lucky you are..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 09:50 AM
[Kova] She smiled and nodded, following her back. "You got it~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Mar-20 10:22 AM
[Kym]She grinned back at the Trill. "Well then. Hand me a slip and we'll get started..." She shifted her weight to her right leg, hand resting fetchingly on her right hip.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 05:23 PM
[Kova] She chuckled and handed one over, "Here you are~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Mar-20 05:25 PM
[Kym]She spun the wheel while at the same time keeping her eyes on Kova. "You know, I feel like we shoulr make this a game. The holodeck's not going to give you any more or less latinum, sadly..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 05:27 PM
[Kova] "I know. It's more about the thrill than the result. Or should we wager something else a little more....tangible?" She smirked a little and gave Kym a wink.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Mar-20 05:28 PM
[Kym]"Sounds good. What do you want to wager?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 05:31 PM
[Kova] She cocked her head then thought for a moment, "Hmmm.....*
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Mar-20 05:37 PM
[Kym]"I'm listening." That smile remained.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Mar-20 06:30 PM
[Kova] "I can wager anything?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 12:38 AM
[Kym]"Anything. Makes it all the more fun..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 02:00 AM
[Kova] "Well......how about another night out then? Clothing optional~" She added with a wink and a chuckle.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 02:01 AM
[Kym]"...what exactly do you mean by that, Kova dear? We're not walking to the holodeck wearing nothing... unless you want that night out to be at your place." She returned the wink just as the wheel stopped moving. "Aww. Not a winner..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 02:07 AM
[Kova] "Well no one said we had to walk to the holodeck wearing nothing. Can always wait til the program starts," She looked down and pouted, "Bummer...."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 02:08 AM
[Kym]She reached over and patted her shoulder. “Hey. Dabo’s about chance. You’ll win eventually. Besides, that wager still stands...”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 02:47 AM
[Kova] "This is true. Let give it a spin then?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 02:48 AM
[Kym]"Yeah! How 'bout this? For every win you get tonight, you get to ask me on one extra dinner date... win three and well... hmm." She tapped her paw to her chin. "What would you like?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 02:50 AM
[Kova] "I'm not sure yet. Let me give it some thought, huh?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 02:53 AM
[Kym]"Take as long as you like, cutie." She spun the wheel again, keen ruby eyes watching intently as the wheel spun... "In the meantime I guess I get to throw you just that little bit off skelter..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 03:50 AM
[Kova] "And how do you plan to do that, hmm~?" She purred and scooted closer to Kym.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 03:54 AM
[Kym]She slinked around the pretty Trill and gently wrapped her arms round her from behind... "Like this~"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:00 AM
[Kova She raised an eyebrow and smirked, "How do you know this'll throw me off skelter? Might just tempt me to do something a little reckless,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 04:05 AM
[Kym]”What might that be, hmm~?” She reached up, pressing a very, very quick kiss to her cheek. A friendly one.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:06 AM
[Kova] She raised an eyebrow and stared right at Kym. "You're a smart, gorgeous girl, I think you can figure it out~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 04:08 AM
[Kym]"Maybe I can. Being around Copernicus taught me that much. We'll see once we're done with this game..." She grinned as she saw the symbols on the wheel line up at last. "Dabo! Lucky girl~"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:09 AM
[Kova] She looked over her shoulder and grinned, "So.....second date?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 04:09 AM
[Kym]"Second date. One more? We got all day here, Kova, and I'm gonna make sure that you have a good time. A real one."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:16 AM
[Kova] "For sure~" She purred and gave the wheel another spin.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 04:17 AM
She continued to casually hold on to her, resting her head on her shoulder. "Three wins and we go do whatever you want?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:24 AM
[Kova] "That's the idea. And I like it~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 04:27 AM
[Kym]She winked cattily at her and smiled as the wheel landed on another win. "Luck's looking pretty good. One more?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:29 AM
[Kova] "Might as well, right?" She smiled and dropped a few slips down. "Let's give her a spin~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 04:33 AM
[Kym]"One more. I still get to drive you nuts though~" She lowered her hands a bit, down to her hips, with a little bit of a grin on her snout.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 04:52 AM
[Kova] "Doesnt take too much for that," She purred and tilted her head forward.
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Obelyzk 26-Mar-20 04:58 AM
"Oh, I can see that. Definitely. I wonder how else I can drive you crazy..." She watched the wheel, finally seeing it stop... with Kova's third win. "Dabo~ there we go."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 06:47 AM
[Kova] She smiled when it stopped, then turned back to Kym. "Let me give you a hint~" She purred and then pulled Kym into a kiss.
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Obelyzk 26-Mar-20 06:53 AM
At first she let out a squeak of surprise before leaning in, nibbling on her lower lip with her teeth, very, very gently.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 07:26 AM
[Kova] She hummed a little and held Kym tight, pulling back after a little bit. "So....my place? I'm sure my roommate is out for the night,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 07:27 AM
[Kym]"Sure. Deck 9, was it?" She purred into her ear, letting go of her and stepping back. Her tail brushed up the side of her leg, however.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 26-Mar-20 07:28 AM
[Kova] "You got it. I knew I liked you~" She grinned and grabbed one of Kyms paws, practically dragging her out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Mar-20 07:29 AM
[Kym]"Shucks. You flatter me. Computer, end program-" She yelped as she was pulled out, the program fading back to the holodeck grid behind them.
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SeniorChef 29-Mar-20 01:53 PM
He came in and looked at the control panel. He had an order and he would obey it, but general combat training wasn't forbidden. "Computer, initiate Mayer 4. Compression Phaser rifle type 3, 4 man team." (edited)
He started the training session, located on a dessert planet with a rugged structure. There were a lot places to take cover, but also for an enemy ambush
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SeniorChef 29-Mar-20 03:42 PM
"Computer, end program, transfer results to my padd", he said and left the holodeck, looking at his padd.
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Miel 03-Apr-20 07:51 PM
Nira walked into the holodeck, which looked, as per usual when she came up here, like a simple music practice room, with a grand piano in the middle. She sat down on the bench and looked down at the keys, taking a deep breath. She hadn't been here in a while, and she definitely needed the practice. Her fingers delicately moved along the keys without pressing in as she thought of a song to play, simply moving up and down and practicing her scales mentally. Finally, she settled On the third movement of Suite bergamasque, Clair de lune. She closed her eyes, and started playing.
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Miel 04-Apr-20 06:32 PM
Nira gasped as the holoprojections disappeared, the entire room going dark, sending her falling to the ground. She groaned, pushing herself up and tapping her commbadge "Bridge, what the hell is going on? Bridge??" She sighs. Obviously comms were down. She could hear the red alert klaxon going through the ship. She went to the door and almost hit herself against the metal. The door just wouldn't budge. "Well fuck.." (edited)
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Miel 09-Apr-20 11:48 PM
[D]The room itself seemed quite large, mostly barren. The lights were subdued, walls made of panelled wood. In the middle of the room was an old upright piano, a long bench, and a microphone stand. The room was otherwise completely empty.
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Diarre Dei 09-Apr-20 11:51 PM
"Hey, that's not fair," Volana had started upon entering, still smiling rather wryly. "Then you're just forcing the poor chef into unemployment." Taking time to regard the room, then, her smile only grew, appeased by its neatly simple organisation. "The poor chef who would also be forced to sing without accompaniment; it's a lose-lose situation, if you ask me. I like this, this is nice!"
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Miel 09-Apr-20 11:54 PM
"Yes, I'm sure chef Replicator will go out of business if one dumb Romulan stops using it!" She shook her head again, her eyes rolling "Well, this chef will be singing with acoompaniment!" She said, looking around the room and scratching the back of her neck. "I'm.. Not very good at programming rooms it seems. I didn't really know what would appropriate or not so.."
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Diarre Dei 10-Apr-20 12:00 AM
A short "Pfft" followed Nira's words on Volana's behalf, succeeded by a hum of contemplation. "No, no, it's fine. It's rustic, if you ask me." She'd already made her way across to the microphone, ever eager. Over her shoulder, grey eyes found Nira, glinting in their attempt to lessen the other's bother. "Yeah, very rustic. Fashionable, actually. Love the panelling."
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Miel 10-Apr-20 12:03 AM
With yet another shake of her head, Nira followed the hybrid further into the room. "I'm not overly familiar with that word, rustic.. See, I told you, xenolinguists know too many words, keep at it and I won't be able to keep up with you!" She said with a playful smile, walking past Volana and sitting down on the bench before turning toward the other woman, looking up at her. "So.. What would you like to sing tonight?"
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Diarre Dei 10-Apr-20 12:12 AM
"Oh, you know," she began to adjust the microphone's height, levelling it so that it was more inclined to pick up words, as opposed to brainwaves. Once finished, she waved her hands about in momentary consideration, attempting to find a suitable comparison. The conclusion only prompted Volana to laugh aloud, mind. "Nicely plain." Then came that same hesitation in regards to the Romulan's later words, brows furrowed in thought. "Well, I did practice that earth one some more. You know, Moon River?"
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Miel 10-Apr-20 12:17 AM
"Nicely plain. Hmm." Nira said with a wry smile "That does sound like me alright." The Romulan said with a slight chuckle, before nodding in response. "You practiced it? Why, you did it so perfectly already last time! I'm not exactly sure how you could have improved.." She said with a smile, turning to the piano and, after taking a deep, nervous breath, pressed her fingers down on the keyboard. Her left hand started the accompaniement, right hand ready to kick in. She looked at Volana with a smile, and nodded to the hybrid as a cue.
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Diarre Dei 10-Apr-20 12:26 AM
Before Volana could protest, Nira had already rolled into the likes of song arrangement. Thus, it was all the hybrid could do to roll her eyes, mimicking the earlier gesture of her new performance partner almost subconsciously. "Oh, trust me, there was room for a little refinement." And just like that, the accompaniment had begun, sending the woman into the slightest shade of pink, exactly as she had feared. It seemed that Nira had learnt the song, too, and all it took was one smile from her to instill enough confidence into Volana to begin. Reciprocating the gesture, she did exactly that, significantly more prepared than the first go around. (edited)
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Miel 10-Apr-20 12:34 AM
Nira's eyes never left the other woman, her hands well trained and finding the right note as she played along. Her smile kept growing, listening to the hybrid singing. It felt just as perfect as when she had first heard her in the general lounge, but at least this time she was not singing alone. After a few minutes that felt like a small eternity, the Romulan played the last few notes, then applauded vehemently with a large smile
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Diarre Dei 10-Apr-20 12:46 AM
The moment that final note rang out, Volana clapped her hands together in outright glee, looking back to Nira whom her eyes had drifted towards more than once throughout the song's duration. In fact, she even squealed some, breaking out into an instant grin where concentration had taken dominance; it was all very exciting to the hybrid, given her complete lack of such an experience prior. "Oh my gosh, that was so good! You were so good, you made it look easy! I think I almost passed out, but hey, that was good!" (edited)
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Miel 10-Apr-20 12:53 AM
"Are you kidding me? Volana, you're amazing!" The Romulan said, genuinely impressed. Still sitting, she had to crane her neck upward to look up at the hybrid. "And this? This is nothing, anyone can learn. Not everyone can sing, and that's just a fact!" She grinned. "An amazing singer, and an amazing cook. Oh, and of course, an amazing xenolinguist. I'm scared now, you're almost too perfect."
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Diarre Dei 10-Apr-20 01:20 AM
"Oh, stop it!" A dangerous request, given that she could listen to Nira speak all day. A preventative measure, though, for the blush that had started to take over the entirety of Volana's face. Still beaming, she released the microphone, edging over to the piano so as to fold her arms atop it, chin resting neatly within their crook. "You're right, I am an amazing xenolinguist who knows enough ways to call you perfect; I can keep this going all day. And I assure you Nira, letting me loose on that piano would result in a trick to sickbay for some sort of headache relief."
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Miel 10-Apr-20 01:26 AM
Nira scooted over as Volana approached the piano, leaving space for the half-Romulan to sit down next to her. "Oh, trust me Volana. I do know you're amazing. And if you think I won't let you loose on that piano, as you say, then we may have found your one flaw : you're not great at coming up to obvious conclusion. Of course I'm going to let you play the damn piano." She said with a grin, grabbing Volana's hands and setting them on the keys. "Come on. Try it."
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Diarre Dei 10-Apr-20 08:53 PM
Once sat at the piano, having jumped to the opportunity with excessive eagerness, Volana reverted back into that giggly state. The hybrid was substantially amused, it seemed, and equally as excited to prove to Nira that she did, in fact, have no skill in the art whatsoever. Nira, whose hands upon her own prompted another blush, deepened by the awkward plinks that rose from the instrument moments later. "Oh, yeah," a grin, then, "Amazing."
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Miel 10-Apr-20 09:24 PM
Nira giggled despite her trying to control herself when she heard the resulting sounds of Volana's inexperience with the instrument. "Well I mean.. It's.. Rustic." She said with a grin. Of course, that was far from the correct use of the word, but she didn't really care. The Romulan was just more than happy to be spending time with the hybrid. "Plus, you could always learn. You wouldn't be my first student!"
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Diarre Dei 11-Apr-20 02:55 AM
The first part prompted a stupid grin from Volana, who showed no signs of retracting her hands or moving away even after the jarring combination of notes. In fact, she inclined her head to one side, glancing sideways at the Romulan who was now but a few inches away. "Oh, yeah? I'm suitably intrigued by such a class. Tell me more; is the teacher lenient? You know, I barely have time for homework."
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Miel 11-Apr-20 05:08 AM
Nira's head rocked from side to side, as if she was hesitating in her answer. "Well, I've heard she's a bit strict, but she's more than capable to work around schedules for the best results." She said with a smile, the slight orange blush always present on her cheeks "And she's also very eager to help you study, if you ask her nicely."
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Diarre Dei 11-Apr-20 10:48 PM
"Pfft, I'm sure she's lovely." With that, the hybrid returned her attention to the keys. If she didn't, she might only blush further, and then the two of them would be entirely incapacitated. Playing a couple more dubious notes, she paused, hummed in thought, and then laughed again. They were perhaps even worse than the initial round. "I hope she's patient, too."
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Miel 11-Apr-20 11:26 PM
Nira rolled her eyes and shook her head. "She's okay. I most certainly wouldn't call her lovely though." She said, pressing her fingers down on the keys, in a very simple C chord. "And patience may not be her strongest point, but for the right person? She's more than willing to give it a go." The Romulan smiled, waiting to see if the hybrid would imitate her fingers movements.
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Diarre Dei 11-Apr-20 11:44 PM
Rather than responding, the hybrid sunk her teeth into her lower lip. Was it concentration? Perhaps. More likely, it was determination to return Nira's favor of giving it a go. Once she did so, her nose pinkened again, fingers finding the according notes an octave higher, and surely enough, playing a chord, however hesitant. "So am I."
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Miel 12-Apr-20 12:20 AM
Nira smiled proudly. "I'm glad to hear that. And see, you're already learning!" Her hands moved up to the 4rth, then the 5th, a simple enough chord progression. She turned to look at Volana, and repeated the same three chords. "And with a little patience.. One can make such wonderful sounds with such easy notes."
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Diarre Dei 13-Apr-20 12:39 AM
Volana gave the progression a go, aware that she was more than likely to mess it up somehow. That she did, almost instantly, and met the large mistake with another guffaw. "Slow but steady, and I might just manage. Although, I think it'd be safer if I stuck to singing right now." With that she'd stood, slinking back over to the microphone with a grin. "I've already put chefs all over the world into unemployment, I'd hate to start targeting pianists."
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Miel 13-Apr-20 12:55 AM
A slight shudder coursed through her spine as the three very simple chords were so butchered, but Nira smiled anyway, shaking her head. "Oh, I'm sure you will, un due time. I'm ready to retire!" She said, her eyes following along the hybrid as she got up and moved back to the microphone. "Do you have another suggestion?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Apr-20 12:22 PM
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:10 PM
[D] The room lit up in white and everything was pure. The brightness would make anyone squint, unless they were robots that is. It was cold and you could feel chills runing down your spine. Each spet felt like you were walking on clouds, and if you werent careful, you could lose your balance. Jayne was standing in the middle of it all, like a god waiting for his people to come to him in times of need. However, she was only expecting one person to come in. (edited)
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:14 PM
Rax walked in, surprised by how the Holodeck was lit up but paying it no more mind than was needed as he focused on the Lieutenant standing in the middle of it all. He marched over and stood at rest with his hands behind his back. "Ensign Jagger'Rax, reporting for my evaluation." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:18 PM
"Glad you could make it Ensign. Now this is just me evaluating your new transfer to security. I know you transfered days ago but I was busy then." She stared blankly into his eyes, brows frowed, hopefully trying to at least hold some sort of intimidation and leadership over the Ensign. "I hope things went well with your academy course requirements."
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:22 PM
Why oh why did humans think they could intimidate Rax as easily as they did one another? "Things went well with the courses Lieutenant, as you can see on my corrected file. I thank you for accepting my transfer up to this point and taking the time to evaluate me right now. It is much appreciated."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:25 PM
"The pleasure is all mine, I am glad Commander Ghost was as lenient as he was when I accepted the tranfer." She walked towards the Jem'Hadar "I hope you are ready. Usually Academy courses are done on campus, and sometimes they are done in the holodecks like these. And since I havent seen any of that in your record, I will be training you as well. That is if I see any flaws in your procedures." She chuckled
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:27 PM
Flaws? Was the Lieutenant mocking him? "Very well. I welcome your expertise as someone of a lower rank. Now, how shall we begin training?" He asked, eyeing her as she moved in closer.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:29 PM
"Of course. Computer, begin Evalutation" She nodded as she dematerialized infront of him.
[D] The space turned into a simple hallway, the ones you would find on the Phoenix. In front of the Jem'Hadar were two men seemingly injured in raggy clothes with phasers holstered to their waste. They were heading towards the Jem'Hadar. But who knew where they were going. (edited)
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:34 PM
The Jem'Hadar turned toward the two men. Recognizing the phasers they possessed he raised his hand to try to tell them to stop. "Cease your advance and state your business. Are you in the need of medical attention?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:35 PM
[D] The men still advanced forwards. Its as if they couldnt hear him. But to the Jem'Hadar it might look like they were heading straight for him
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:37 PM
Placing his hands down behind his back, the Jem'Hadar sighed. "If you do not cease and state your business, I will be forced to disarm you both using force. I implore you once again to stop before you force my hand."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:40 PM
[D] The two men were heading towards sickbay behind the Jem'Hadar. To the Men, they were confused, dazed and couldnt hear what the Jem'Hadar was saying so they ignored his words. Yet that is not what the Jem'Hadar would see. He would see one of the men casually brush his hand beside his phaser, which to him would look like he was going to grab it.
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:47 PM
Having warned them twice and saw that they may be going for a phaser, the Jem'Hadar concentrated and shrouded himself using one of his races abilities, making him invisible to the naked eye. With that he slipped in between the two, grabbing their phasers from their sides and slipping them out of their waist holsters. Tucking them away he slipped out of his shroud and grabbed both of them by their ragged collars, making sure to be clear with them both. "You have not replied, nor answered me in any way. I shall take you both to medical as you seem to be injured. If either of you try to struggle. I will be forced to incapacitate you both. Now march." He demanded, trying to push both of them forward. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:49 PM
[D] Both of them, threatened now. Tried to struggle out of the Jem'Hadar's grasp. They were unaware of what was going on and we trying to scream for help.
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 06:53 PM
The Jem'Hadar sighed. Even struggling his grip never wavered until he let them go. He pulled out each phaser as they tried to run. He made sure they were set to stun before he shot them both in the back, incapacitating them both. Once he tucked the phasers back in he reached down and grabbed both of them, hefting each of their unconscious bodies over his shoulder before he made his way toward the Medical Bay where they could possibly be treated. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 06:57 PM
[D] Once in sickbay, the patients were treated. The Jem'Hadar could hear the nurses and doctors saying things like "Officer Amaru and Officer Kenzington looks like they have been shot in the back by a low stun phaser burst. That away mission shouldnt have been that hard, I wonder what happened." Another doctor said "It looks like they have become deaf in their ears, possible hearing damage from the explosions reported there." And the final operator said "To bad we couldnt transport them directly to sickbay, it was sad to see them walk all the way here for there treatment. Our hands were full and there were no medical officers to help them on site" (edited)
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 07:01 PM
Having overheard such, the Jem'Hadar almost wanted to snort. "I see. How witty, making them allies. Am I to be told that I dealt with them incorrectly? That I should have recognized two officers that do not exist that were not in uniform nor reacted to any action, whether I put my hand up to stop them or spoke to them?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 07:08 PM
"If they were threats, then yes, you dealt with them in a more aggravated way, but still. For those purposes it was effective. However, did you see their body language? Did you notice their weapons? Did you analyze your data before going to your demand and threats? Those mean we're injured, confused, deaf and Dazed... You must sense that and then make your judgement before shooting them with your phaser" She said from the comms
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 07:15 PM
"I did see their body language. However such a thing could easily be a trick. With two of them there I could not take such a chance. I have also read the complete passenger manifest to this ship. I know what every crew member looks like. The eye sight of a Jem'Hadar is such that I would be able to tell who they were if they were disguised as another species just by looking into their eyes. So, if you will, please instruct me how to react when two people who are not part of the ships crew stumble toward you with no reaction to anything you do or say and who are armed? Frankly they were lucky to get two warnings at all, let alone painless disarmament and simply getting stunned. As it stands, the two 'officers' in this case have suffered no further wounds and any possible trouble that may have been caused has been taken care of quietly. If this was a real situation upon their waking I would give them a simple apology, since in the end no lasting damage had occurred on either side." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 07:24 PM
An audible chuckle was heard through the comms "Then you would know those people as Ensign Amaru and Ensign Kenzington then... No matter if they are armed or not, they were severely injured people in need of medical attention. They don't need warnings. If they werent crew members and they were not shooting at you or threatening you or the crew, then you have no means to shoot them. Plus if I were in the situation I would back away from them and contact security as fast as possible for backup. As well as notifying Sickbay of the two intruders. You have officers who can help you, you do not have to take the fight alone and risk your record to take those two men down. You have cuffs for a reason, use them. Don't hold them by their collars and make it seem like you are going to hurt them."
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 08:06 PM
"I see. I will take those things into account next time."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 08:09 PM
"Now let me clarify that you cannot fail an evaluation since it is not a test." She chuckled "You simply have to learn from your mistakes. What you did was good, in a certain scenario, if in case that was two intruders who were threatening sickbay. But I want my officers to protect rather than shoot and harm. Yes, Shoot and harm if completely necessary, that would be the last thing to do in any given situation. We have a Motto here in security. Shoot when shot at, Defend, attack, subdue and protect."
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 08:13 PM
"I see, understood."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Apr-20 08:17 PM
"You are dismissed, evaluate your choices and learn from your mistakes. That is all Ensign."
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SuperiorSatan 15-Apr-20 08:25 PM
"I see, thank you for the lesson and the evaluation Lieutenant." Rax bowed before he turned toward the exit of the Holodeck and left.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Apr-20 09:14 PM
Gabriel walks in and taps the panel to run the beach program. The program forms around him and he sits in one of its reclining chairs just looking out at the simulated sky
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Rick_Morrison 18-Apr-20 10:29 PM
"Computer, end program"
He walks out as the program ends
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 03:31 AM
He stepped through the door to the rolling green hills and worn paths he'd become somehwat familiar with over the past year or so in his downtime. He started on warmup exercises under the shade of a tree.
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 03:35 AM
Momo stood in the middle of the start of all the paths, where the lot of them forked off. She slid her hair out of her ponytail, it's indigo color far more visible in the light that shined through from the program. It was nothing compared to 'actual' Risa, but it would certainly make due. Hatsu copied him, stretching thin limbs silently.
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 03:38 AM
He found himself silently admiring the bright indigo color of her hair - was it always that color? Finishing his warmup exercises he made his way to her side, stretching one last time. "Alright. Ready to go? Slow for a start, we'll pick up the pace later on."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 03:40 AM
"Picking it up, sounds just fine by me," Tail swished around as she turned off into the array of paths, "Which one are we taking, sweets?" Amethyst eyes glanced behind her to take a look at him, awaiting a response.
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 03:42 AM
He pointed ahead of them - it was a winding path that would take them through the forest. Sunlight filtered through the canopy of leaves, providing soft illumination for the duration of their journey. "That one. Lots of things to see along the way, some birds singing too."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 03:46 AM
"Mkay~" She hummed, with that, she started off along the path. Her jog was a slow and tiny one, mostly enough to let her and Tarna run together and talk without getting too tired.
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 03:47 AM
He followed at her side, enjoying the quiet chirping of the birds overhead. "How was work at the bar?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 03:49 AM
"It was okay," She answered, puppy-eyes mostly fixated on what was ahead of them. Truthfully, her shift was just a tiny blur. Most of them were but that one especially felt painstakingly long and out of time for her thoughts. "Just glad to be wearing normal clothes," She chuckled, a natural smile fitting on to her lips.
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:01 AM
"Ah. That's good! No one giving you trouble, I hope?" He asked. "No one harrassing you, that sort of thing? As for your attire... well, I think you look great even without those outfits." He flushed yellow at that last comment, and it wasn't from exhaustion...
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:05 AM
"No, nothing like that. I can handle myself quite well. Sherls," Hatsu gave him a glance before returning back to her view. "Ah not like that or anything," She chuckled, "I've spent over a month wearing constant coats and fluffy clothes. Sick 'n tired of all that,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:07 AM
"Coats and fluffy clothes? Did you go to Andor or somewhere like that? I don't particularly like the cold. It's rather unpleasant to me; cold blood and all."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:10 AM
"I told you silly, unless you were as drunk as me. I spent the entire month there," A giggle escaped from her, thought she couldn't stop a roll of the eyes as she continued to jog. "The cold is definitely not my favorite as well but with a city like that - I could never give up the opportunity.*
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:13 AM
"Their fashion sense - I remember now. You were making commissions for them, weren't you? Smart girl like you, I expect no less. The outfit you made for me looks great, by the way. Thank you so much! The security crew liked it."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:16 AM
"Yep yep! I can never get enough of it." Her tail coiled around her waist, finding it increasingly annoying for it to be swishing behind her. "I am glad you like it. You needed something classy but also casual, I think I got the perfect mix down for you. Plus, now I've got a full inventory of fabrics,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:22 AM
"Casual indeed, but classy? Yeah, I definitely agree with that too. I should wear it to our next meeting, maybe."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:23 AM
"You should! I've yet to see you in it, love," Momo picked up her pace a bit, eyes set forward, "How's security been?"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:25 AM
"Security is fine, though I spent most of shore leave away from the ship. They've all had a good time too, I bet. They deserve it." He picked up his pace to match hers, smiling softly as he took in the sights around them.
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:33 AM
"It's good to hear~" Hatsu coughed a bit as they ran on, regaining her posture, "I haven't heard much about what happened on the planet we were at,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:35 AM
"The planet? Cowboys, bullets and a few more things including a wanted criminal. I'll have to read reports in the morning. But yeah, that's the rough idea."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:39 AM
"Goodness, cowboys? Have you ever taken a look at their attire? Oh aren't they adorable," This time, she stopped, placing her hands on her knees coughing a bit more, "Give me- a- second,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:40 AM
He stopped beside her, jogging on the spot. "Seen some. I find it odd, actually. Why do they have metal studs on their boots? Were they used in combat or something?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:43 AM
"Y-Yeah, it's all about the way they jingle I suppose," She breathed out, taking in some labored breaths before standing up straight, "Let's uhm, do you mind if we walk the rest of the way? I can explain all about their little nuances,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 04:45 AM
"I don't mind - and I'd like that, actually." He slowed to a walking pace, allowing her to catch up. They could take more time to appreciate the scenery that way, anyway...
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:48 AM
"Thank you," She said rather softly, big eyes finally taking a look at the scenery. It had changed since she'd last been here hm, "Oh but the hats there! I love them so much, I wish I could pull off a cowboy hat,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 04:51 AM
[Tarna]"Can't you? I think you'd pull it off." He commented. "We can replicate one and try it on later, maybe?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:54 AM
She let out a loud laugh at that, "Never could be able to. Trust me I tried. But maybe we could dress up for fun!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 04:56 AM
[Tarna]"I actually wouldn't mind that! When?" He laughed too, thinking about how ridiculous he might look in a cowboy outfit. But then again he might just look amazing. Who knows?
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 04:57 AM
"Whenever you would like. But! Np replicating- we make by hand in this house"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 04:59 AM
[Tarna]"Is there a theme, maybe? The old West?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:00 AM
"Mhm~ old western!" She grinned, staring into the trees, "I could teach you a couple stitches, whadya think?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 05:04 AM
[Tarna]"I'd like that. Maybe we could have an old fashioned duel too. Or something like that. Also for fun."
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 19-Apr-20 05:10 AM
[Momo] “Oh you know I would win. Those guns they got aren’t too hard to aim with,”
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:12 AM
"Or I might. Who knows? That's possible too," He answered, that smile of his morphing into a cheeky smirk. "Maybe we'll find out them - I look forward to it." (edited)
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:21 AM
"Haha, good joke, dear" Her feet slowed down as they reached a point where there was a clearing between all the trees.
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:24 AM
"Hey, don't know if I don't try, right? I might just prove you wrong." He sat down in the middle of the clearing and gazed up, letting the sun beat down onto his face.
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:27 AM
"Just maybe~" She bent down instead of sitting next to Tarna, not too fond of getting her skirt dirty. "I miss this place,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:28 AM
"It's a challenge." He grinned. "Yeah, Risa is nicer in person. Never fully bought into the idea of jama'haron, everything we have is yours and all that. Seems a bit... odd? I guess?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:29 AM
"It was very odd, but the last time I was there was years ago for other information. These paths were different at the time, fauna denser,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:31 AM
"Guess something had to go to make way for more visitors, I guess? Sadly enough."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:35 AM
"Mhm, the more people who came through simply trudged down the poor plants. Not like it mattered, they could grow this place back as easy as ever."
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:38 AM
"It's still a loss, wouldn't you say? The loss of something beautiful. Something natural. It really does seem like in everything we do, something's lost, huh?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:40 AM
"It's not a loss if it can simply be brought back again. No one would care anyway," Tail unfurled, flicking behind her dutifully, "Things have to change, improve, just how it is,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:43 AM
"Yeah. And I think you know exactly what that means. I think we both know." He muttered grimly. "To our gods we're just pawns, aren't we? Expendable."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:45 AM
"Only expendable if you make yourself expendable. When you play your cards right - you don't have to worry about being thrown away," Momo rolled her eyes, "Computer, end program," She called out, the beautiful scene around them vanishing in an instant, "Next time, I get to choose the place,"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:48 AM
"I don't mind that at all, Momo." He muttered, standing and brushing his running attire off. "So long as I get to spend time with you. Sometime tomorrow or the day after?"
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:50 AM
How adorable, "I'll let you know? There's some stuff I have to attend to plus I don't want to pull you from your duties"
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:51 AM
"I'm okay with that - and I shouldn't keep you from that either. Just drop me a message or call, I'm on deck 11 now."
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:53 AM
"Deck eleven? Got it, I'm all the way down on nineteen. See you..?" The Vorta stood up, tying her hair back again,
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KardasXRT 19-Apr-20 05:54 AM
"See you, Momo. I can't wait," He said in reply before heading out of the holodeck.
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Deleted User 19-Apr-20 05:55 AM
Cat eyes watched him leave, standing in her place. The bubbly expression falling into a neutral one.
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Obelyzk 21-Apr-20 10:50 AM
She stepped into the holodeck, waiting for Kova to join her. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 21-Apr-20 10:53 AM
[Kova] She walked in, pausing by the panel. "Computer, activate program Kova 2-A, please."
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Obelyzk 21-Apr-20 10:54 AM
She joined her at the holodeck panel, making a happy purring sound. "Wrestling ring?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 21-Apr-20 10:55 AM
[D] A few wrestling circles had appeared, some with simulated people of different races wrestling each other.
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Obelyzk 21-Apr-20 10:57 AM
She walked over to one of the wrestling rings and set her things down, off to the side. "Right. Basics first, yeah?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 21-Apr-20 11:17 AM
[Kova] "So...very basics. You see the circle here?" She pointed to the white ring on the blue floor. (edited)
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Obelyzk 21-Apr-20 11:19 AM
"Yeah, I do. I get in there for a start?" She asked, walking towards it and standing in the middle.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 05:35 AM
"The inside circle, yes." She put her things down and took her shoes off before stepping into the circle.
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Obelyzk 22-Apr-20 05:37 AM
"Great! Is there a certain stance I gotta get into? For the balance and all?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 06:19 AM
[Kova] "In this case, go for whatever will give you the best chance to spring into action."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Apr-20 06:22 AM
[Kym]"Cool! One more question: are claws considered cheating?" She crouched down, getting into a position as if she was about to pounce on her prey. "Clawed feet and all. Digs into the ground sometimes."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 06:41 AM
[Kova] "Uh....im not sure what the rule is about claws. I think in a formal setting, Caitians and Ferasan are asked to either trim or cap the claws to avoid accidental injury,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Apr-20 06:45 AM
[Kym]"Claws in for me then. What's next?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 07:00 AM
[Kova] "Well the aim is to pin your opponent, that is...get them on their back with both shoulder blades touching the mat for three seconds. If neither is pinned, then the win goes to whoever scored the most points
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Apr-20 07:12 AM
[Kym]"And how do I gain points?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 12:50 PM
[Kova] "By things like takedowns, reversal, pushouts..." She went through and explained different actions and their point values.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Apr-20 01:00 PM
[Kym]"Sweet. I'll be sure to read more - but most importantly when do we get started on the hands-on?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 01:45 PM
[Kova] "The hands on is how you score the points. Its a contact sport," She went through and explained a few other things and moves that you can just Google because I'm going back to sleep.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Apr-20 01:46 PM
[Kym]"Sounds easy enough. Practice round?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 22-Apr-20 07:50 PM
[Kova] "Absolutely! Did you stretch properly, yet?" She asked while starting to move and get stretched out.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Apr-20 12:39 AM
[Kym]"Yup! Just waiting on ya..." She replied, doing another round of stretches anyway.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Apr-20 05:37 AM
[Kova] She nodded and then stepped back into the circle. "Thry to take me down,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Apr-20 06:11 AM
[Kym]She nodded and started moving around the mat, trying to read her movements and body language.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 23-Apr-20 04:46 PM
[Kova] She pounced at Kym and got her into an arm lock from behind.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Apr-20 05:04 PM
[Kym]She yowled in surprise and instinctively twisted backwards, hoping to shake Kova off her.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Apr-20 07:45 AM
[Kova] She chuckled and managed to get Kym on the floor but not with her shoulders touching.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Apr-20 07:48 AM
[Kym]She tried to twist around on the floor and bring Kova down with her.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Apr-20 08:29 AM
[Kova] "Oh come on, you can do this." She teased and got Kym pinned.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Apr-20 08:32 AM
[Kym]She snarled, planting her paw on Kova's belly and trying to push her off. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Apr-20 09:32 AM
[Kova] She backed off and stepped out of the circle with a smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Apr-20 09:33 AM
[Kym]She puffed out a long breath and joined her, dusting her fur off. "Phew. How'd I do? Good?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Apr-20 10:17 AM
[Kova] "Not too bad for a first try. I'm at a bit of a loss for advice for dexterity with your paws and such though,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Apr-20 10:20 AM
[Kym]"Mmmmrp? Are they being unhelpful or something?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Apr-20 10:23 AM
[Kova] "Sort of because...." She raised her hands and wiggled her fingers, "No paws. So I dont know how to help you adapt. But I can try to find some footage of Caitians wrestling if you like?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Apr-20 10:25 AM
[Kym]"That'd be helpful! Thanks Kova! You're the best~" She grinned and pulled the Trill into a quick, warm hug.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 24-Apr-20 11:13 AM
[Kova] She smiled and hugged Kym back, "You wanna go again or go celebrate? I'm thinking maybe a fruit tart,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Apr-20 11:27 AM
[Kym]"Sounds good - though I think you're settling for just my company and my feline mug staring back atcha. Can't really eat fruits."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Apr-20 01:39 AM
[Kova] "What about fruit flavor?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Apr-20 02:21 AM
[Kym]"Now we're talking." She winked, wrapping her tail around Kova's arm. "Change of scene?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Apr-20 01:20 PM
[Kova] "Or we can head back to my quarters? Much more comfortable,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Apr-20 05:20 PM
[Kym]"Sounds good. Is your roomie gonna be in?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Apr-20 05:57 PM
[Kova] "Im honestly not sure. We'll be quiet just in case," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Apr-20 05:58 PM
[Kym]"Gotcha. Lead the way, cutie?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 25-Apr-20 06:00 PM
[Kova] She nodded and picked her things up, "Computer, end program," She said offhand before leading Kym out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Apr-20 06:02 PM
[Kym]She padded along behind.
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Deleted User 02-May-20 01:16 AM
Momo waited silently at the door, allowing the program to begin to run before stepping fully in.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 01:20 AM
Oskar entered with Momo and scratched his head. "This would be it. Computer, load Beach Gamma 5." The holodeck conjured up a bright sandy beach. The sky was bright blue, the sun was high in the sky. The water was crystal clear down to the bottom. He stood in the sand, sighing happily.
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Deleted User 02-May-20 01:22 AM
"Waah," Her mouth fell open, Earth really had such stunning sights didn't it? Truly, it was stunning. In a few moments, Hatsu had slipped off her heels and threw them to the side. She ran towards the calm water, holding the ends of her dress down from riding up her thighs.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 01:29 AM
Oskar knelt down in the sand and sat down. He took off his shoes and felt the warm sand in his hands. This is what he needed. "Ah, this is it. Not home but...close enough."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 01:31 AM
"Close enough is always still good," She mumbled, moving into the water. Since her dress was far too short, it meant she could go pretty far in. "Good choice, Oska'"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 01:39 AM
"This is like the oasis on my world. Bright and beautiful. Sunny...and not a care anywhere. This is the one place on Earth I wanted to go but never did."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 01:43 AM
"Didn't the Phoenix have several shore leaves while docked?" She questioned, turning around from her spot in the water. Momo had walked a bit too far in, causing her dress to dampen a bit. "Intel must've kept you busy and of course someone else. But I can see how this an oasis on a desert world."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 01:58 AM
"Intel does keep me busy. New department means new procedures and now I have to do workouts because of what I do." (edited)
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Deleted User 02-May-20 02:02 AM
"Field division, right?" She raised a brow. "I'm sure they chose you for a reason, sweets, but it sounds rough." Hatsu moved her legs around, splashing around a bit.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 02:11 AM
"Aye. It is. Sprints with an angry Gorn after you isn't exactly my idea of a fun time." He laid back and let the sun warm his body. "Dedientely not my idea."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 02:20 AM
"Oh goodness, a Gorn? No wonder those agents are so in shape." Momo winked. Her fingers ran through the cool water, staring off into the sand.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 02:26 AM
"Who knows what tomorrow will give me? Klingons after me on an obstacle course, most likely. Can't wait for that one." He chuckled, sighing deeply. "But it's good work."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 02:34 AM
"I do say good luck, Klingons can be ruthless." She grinned at him. With him looking off into the sky, she slipped off her dress and threw it off into the sand. Momo moved deeper into the water to where only her head popped out. "I don't know how you intel do it, too many regulations."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 03:29 AM
Oskar laughed a bit. "Sometimes there's too many. Sometimes there's none at all. Depends on who you ask, really." Oskar said, putting his hands behind his head. "But there are a lot of regulations."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 03:46 AM
"They're unstable, they have to have regulations. Or else they'd do whatever they want and kill people instead of dealing with it normally." She let herself float on top of the water, shadow casting perfectly into the sand below her. "Regulations are still stupid though."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 03:51 AM
"Agreed. There are certain things that rules cannot hold back. Morality especially. What makes a man do the things he does?" He yawned slightly.
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Deleted User 02-May-20 03:55 AM
"I don't know, but something just wills that they just have to do it. I get it sometimes." She breathed in and out, watching the water cover her skin. "Who was your partner again... Cap- Cap something?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 04:02 AM
"Capri." Oskar said, stretching out completely. "He's a good guy. Seen some shit, been around a while." He said, taking a fistful of sand and letting it strain though his hand.
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Deleted User 02-May-20 04:09 AM
"He was getting with a man not too long ago. And his what would you call it.. 'girlfriend'? Has been screwing around with someone else. A strange dynamic," It was rather peaceful to talk to Oskar. No need for cheeriness here.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 05:30 AM
"Didn't know that. But hey, I don't judge. Not my life." He said, sitting up, looking around. He saw her dress in the sand. "You could've told me you were changing or something. Not that I'm complaining." He laid his head back again and looked up at the sky. He liked this kind if talk. Someone who didn't need something pleasant to gear or where he didn't need to be professional.
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Deleted User 02-May-20 05:37 AM
"I don't judge, I just enjoy learning about what people are doing in their free time~" She chuckled, staring up at the blue sky. "Sorry, aha, I didn't want to get that dress wet. It's hell to clean." She sort of just splashed in the water, someone who understood her line of work.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 05:39 AM
"Maybe so. Do you get your dresses tailored? Like, an actual tailor? And not just having the replicator give you something? My robes from home are tailored, though by looking at them, you'd think otherwise. It's a very flowy garment. More so if you're a member of a noble family like I am, since we get capes and such. My mother was the second cousin to the chieftain of the Eastern states." (edited)
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Deleted User 02-May-20 05:50 AM
"I'm the tailor, lovely. I make almost all my clothes myself. Replicated stuff just isn't the same." Her head craned up to look at him. "Oh? You were a noble? Now that interesting." Momo stopped laying and swam back to the shore, still staying under the water. "I could always tailor something for you on here if you really wanted. A cape would be so much fun!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 05:58 AM
Oskar looked up from his place in the sand. "I would be honored. I apologize for not seeing you as the tailor. I didn't have the need to know until now." He ran a hand through his hair. "I still have say in my house. More than Mother did. I took some time during a shore leave and solidified my place in my house."
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 02-May-20 06:25 AM
[Momo] “It’s alright, most people don’t know it. Most people don’t know a lot.” She was watching him with magenta eyes from the water. “I had no idea. I didn’t know such nobility in societies truly existed.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 06:49 AM
"In the feudal sense, I am...sort of a prince. My relationship to the chieftain in my house is closer than that with my own father. But nobility does exist. At least on my world it does." He looked at her from the sand, the sun reflected off his eyes a little. "I never had much to do with it until now. After I disowned my father and threw him out of our house, I have more time to worry about things at home."
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 02-May-20 07:07 AM
[Momo] “Prince Oskar, rolls off the tongue nicely. Disowned your father.. over what?” She questioned, raising a brow. *Hatsu didn’t mind that she was basically half-naked. I mean, it was the usual. But she was a little more interested about Oskar’s home life.+
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 07:13 AM
"He was an abusive man. I'm glad to be rid of him." Oskar shook his head, his hate for his father was apparent on his face. "But, I will admit. Prince Oskar does have a nice ring to it. My father...hated that I was part of a noble family. I couldn't tell you why. Maybe because it was a position he couldn't attain himself."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 07:38 AM
"Fuck him then. Good thing you're apart of it. You seem like someone who can hold the title well."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 07:40 AM
"I don't hold land or businesses like the other members of my family, but I do hold some important artifacts in storage that my family has given, so I have some of the same powers as other members of the family."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 07:44 AM
"The ability to do so is more than enough to show nobility. Though I never would've thought that you were the person to be in a noble family at all. I'll keep it in mind."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 07:47 AM
"I don't try to show it off or flaunt it. I don't have the tattoos that would mark me as a noble, nor the noble robes. I have a set, yes. But I never wear them. They itch, honestly." He chuckled a bit. "I do have the sword and shield. They're on a storage facility on my homeworld." (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 02-May-20 08:49 PM
[Momo] “Aha, bad material. Something well made should never itch on the person.” She chuckled, eye looking up from the water. “Oo a sword and shield? Adorable.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 09:31 PM
"They're ceremonial, but I still practice my swordsmanship when I get the chance." He closed his eyes and lifted his head, as to catch the breeze comi by from the west. "My home is much more dry than this. Deserts far beyond the horizon and beyond. The sunsets are incredible. The food is hot and delicious. Nothing replicated ever tastes as good or smells as sweet as the tiramisu they make at home."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 10:57 PM
"Homemade tiramisu? Sounds delicious. I really do have to visit one day because that just sounds heavenly. Like a real home." Then, she slowly rose from the water, "Keep your eyes closed, Prince."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 11:31 PM
"The sky calls me." Oskar laid back stared at the sky. He closed his eyes nonetheless. "I can send a message to my family member. You won't have to worry about arrangements."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 11:33 PM
"Really now? That's a bit much, considering we hardly know each other." He'd be able to hear that she had fully gotten out of the water. She squeezed the fabric of her bra bit, just a tad flustered that she had probably ruined the poor lace with that water. Hatsu struggled to pull the tight dress back on but she eventually got it. "Though it is a nice offer.*
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 02-May-20 11:43 PM
"A cousin of mine owns a large amount of property. One of the buildings on it is a hotel." He yawned again. He rubbed his eyes as he did. "But if you want to go so much, I figured I'd at least offer."
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Deleted User 02-May-20 11:45 PM
"I might just take you up on that offer, sweets." Hands reached down to pick up her heels, not before ringing her hair to get out the water. Then, she went over to his side, softly bumping his side with her foot. "I'll be seeing you, Prince."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-May-20 12:02 AM
Oskar smiled. He got up and bowed to Momo. "I'll be seeing you." He stood back up and stood straight. "I would appreciate if you didn't mention this to anyone. I'd rather keep my status a secret."
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Deleted User 03-May-20 12:07 AM
"Trust me, secrets are always safe with me. Especially if I see you as a friend." There was a tiny smile on her face. "And no need to bow - I'm just your little dabo girl, no formality there." With that, she turned out of the holodeck with a swish of her tail. Trying to ignore the way her under garments were starting to soak her dress.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-May-20 12:15 AM
Oskar sighed contently. He was glad for that talk. He sat back down and cleaned off his feet. He put of his socks and shoes on. "Computer. End program." He said, walking out after Momo a few minutes later.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 08:57 PM
walks in and stands around
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 08:59 PM
"Computer start a program in.. shoot." She turned to Gabe. "Japan, isn't it?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:00 PM
He nods "Near the elder cherry tree"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:01 PM
"Right, I dunno where that is so maybe you could tell it?" She shrugged, blushing slightly.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:05 PM
"Computer, run the Japanese elder cherry tree park. Time of day: 1700 hours. Enable"
The park forms around them, and this brings Gabriel back some memories "Just as I remembered"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:06 PM
Caitlyn looked around in wonder, feeling a slight breeze. "It's beautiful all right, when was the last time you say this place?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:11 PM
"It was before I left for Starfleet, so many memories here in this place" (edited)
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:12 PM
"Jeez." She walked around a little, finding a fallen cherry blossom and picking it up. "Good memories, right?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:18 PM
"Yep" He looks at the tree which stood at the center of the park looking out the sea
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:19 PM
"So, what do we do here? I don't think I can fail to skate here." Cait said with a small laugh.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:21 PM
He laughed and walks around "Rest assured there is no skating rink here. Just walk around, stand by this tree and enjoy" He smiled as he walked up to the tree
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:23 PM
She nodded, serene for a moment as she walked around the park and took in the breathtaking views. "Maybe this is a bad time to say I almost got diagnosed with ADHD as a kid." She said with a nervous chuckle.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:24 PM
"ADHD?" he asked
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:25 PM
"Basically, I was super hyper when I was a wee child." She gave a short laugh, stopping and blushing a moment later. "I dunno, it's kinda funny."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:47 PM
"Oh, I bet it was" He couldn't help but laugh a bit
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:49 PM
"So, why did you visit here again? You said family or friends or..?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:51 PM
"I..dont know why. The Japanese myth tells that if two people stand before the tree at sunset, their love would blossom. I kept it in my mind for years wondering"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:53 PM
She thought on that a moment, slightly nibbling her lip. "Blossom.. like the Cherry blossoms in way?" She mused outloud. "Most myths are creepy but that's actually kind of cute."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 09:57 PM
He nods "From what I've been told it can happen to anyone, but I'm not sure"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 09:59 PM
She turned to face him, an eyebrow slightly raised. "Uhuh. Anyone?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:01 PM
"Yes, anyone of any race. Black, White, any human or other races as well"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:02 PM
"Has anyone ever fallen in love by accident? Like, say two random people walked under the tree at the right time?" She joked.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:03 PM
"That's happened once or twice. But it never once happened to me"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:06 PM
"Wait really? Huh." She took a deep breath, blowing it out and awkwardly looking around. "I guess that means the myth is true then, right?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:10 PM
"It would appear so. But it happens almost rarely"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:11 PM
She stepped over to the tree, looking up into it's many pink blossoms. "How rare would you say? Like a 1 out of 10 kinda thing or..?"
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:12 PM
Steps to the tree next to her. Also looking up "The chances are slight"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:15 PM
"Ok but- How slight would you say?" She turned her gaze to Gabe "For research. It's not everyday you hear about old Japanese myths."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:18 PM
He shrugged facing her "Its 1 out of a 100 i would think. I'm terrible at math"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:20 PM
She laughed, leaning against the tree. "I thought math was an important subject in Starfleet academy."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:33 PM
"It still is. Barely passed it too- Woops!!" He laughed but tripped on a branch (edited)
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:35 PM
"Woah careful." Caitlyn reached out to help. It didn't go very well for her, considering she was smaller, and she fell with him. "I think that branch has it out for you." She said with a laugh.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:36 PM
He laughed and looked at her with a smile of relief "Thanks.."
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:38 PM
"For what? Falling flat on me arse? I mean, you're welcome I guess." She grinned, laying back into the fallen blossoms.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:41 PM
He helps her get up and he turns and sees a flower next to him "Hello what's this?" He takes the flower and examines it "A cherry flower? And it's in full bloom..."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:48 PM
He turns to show her the plant
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 10:50 PM
Caitlyn took a step closer, looking at the blossom and admiring it. "It may not be my favorite color, but pink does look pretty nice."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 10:52 PM
He nods looking at its beautifully patterned look, for a holographic object it's as beautiful as it is from a book
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:02 PM
Caitlyn tilted her head, carefully grabbing the blossom and putting it in Gabe's hair like one of those old movies. Or at least attempting to. "Well aren't you pretty?" She said with a laugh.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:08 PM
He gave her a cute smile and did a bit of a pose and laughed "Well, I guess I am"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:09 PM
She started to laugh, trying to control it but ultmately failing. "Jaysus Gabe I dunno whether to beg you to stop or ask you to do it again. That was beautiful."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:11 PM
He did a little kissy face and laughed a bit again "like dis?"
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:12 PM
She managed to control herself, striking a pose of her own. "No no, more like this."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:12 PM
"Or this?" He posed differently, cute and hilarious
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:14 PM
"No you burke." She laughed and gave him a playful shove. "Like this." She pursed her lips, putting her hands on her hips.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:21 PM
"No no no that's not how you do it!" He walks up to her, but his foot gets caught again and trips on top of her. He now realized what happened and looks at her while they were on the ground "Oh no!! I'm so sorry!! I..I I tripped, and are you okay?" He asked frantically (edited)
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:33 PM
"I'm fine." She groaned a little, cracking a small smile. "You know, you've been pretty clumsy today."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:34 PM
He blushed admittingly "Yeah, not sure why." He said embarrassed
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:38 PM
"I wouldn't say it's a bad thing." She grabbed his collar, pulling him in for a kiss. Her cheeks were almost as red as her hair once she pulled away. "Yeah, I dunno if I was the only one feeling that and if I shouldn't have done that or.." She trailed off.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:40 PM
He looked at her with a blushing look "no no, your~ fine." He said his expression unchanged
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:41 PM
She sat up straighter, looking around. "Yeah well. This is super awkward." She grinned.
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:44 PM
He smiled a little bit helping her get up "I guess it is."
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:45 PM
She accepted his hand, standing and dusting herself off. "Yeah um, the tree is.. It's very pretty."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:50 PM
Looks at the tree and nods "Yes it is, but not as pretty as you" He realized what he said and covered his mouth
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:54 PM
She looked over, raising an eyebrow. "Thanks? Very suave." She shook her head with a laugh. "Lies, but still nice."
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Rick_Morrison 05-May-20 11:57 PM
He sighed in relief "Well this has been a very interesting date hasn't it? But at least it's worth remembering" He laughed nervously
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Relatively Insane 05-May-20 11:59 PM
"It was pretty nice." Caitlyn"s mouth formed a comical "O" as she tilted her head. "Wait, this was a date?"
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Rick_Morrison 06-May-20 12:00 AM
He flinched when he said that word "Well I mean you can call it that if you want, I ment to say hang out"
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Relatively Insane 06-May-20 12:02 AM
She bit her lip, saying; "I dunno if it was a real date but it felt like it at the end, didn't it?" She shrugged, a grin creeping into her face.
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Rick_Morrison 06-May-20 12:03 AM
He sighed "It is admittedly a date" He said
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Relatively Insane 06-May-20 12:08 AM
"I mean, it's not like that's a bad thing. Right?" Cait asked, a little worry creeping into her voice.
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Rick_Morrison 06-May-20 12:08 AM
"Nope I dont think so" He shrugged
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Relatively Insane 06-May-20 12:11 AM
She leaned back against the tree, messing with a blossom. "So... What happens now? I mean neither of us have really done this have we?" She snorted.
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Rick_Morrison 06-May-20 12:16 AM
"I dont know, I havent gotten this far before. Do you want to do this again sometime? Go out for some fun, to swim, or something?"
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Relatively Insane 06-May-20 12:17 AM
"Yeah. I'd like that." She smiled, then began to chuckle. "Maybe if we do this enough it won't be as awkward."
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Rick_Morrison 06-May-20 12:18 AM
"I agree" He laughed and nodded
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Relatively Insane 06-May-20 12:21 AM
"Well.. hm." She tried to think of something to say. "You feeling kinda hungry?"
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Rick_Morrison 06-May-20 01:18 AM
"Another time. For now I need to rest. I'll call you up sometime okay?" He gave her one more kiss on her nose, gives her a small wave and leaves
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Relatively Insane 06-May-20 02:02 AM
"Well, that happened." She said to herself a little bit after he left, embarassed but not displeased. She left as well.
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𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 16-May-20 09:49 PM
Although he didn’t have a direct program to run, he has a few ideas. The trill was sure that the computer could easily whip something up after a few commands. Walking up to the Holodeck 1 door and pressing a few buttons on the panel beside it before entering. Nothing elaborate inside just yet, just the holodeck grid. “Computer, lets try...an Earth country side.“ The area around him would change rapidly into what the computer had under Earth countryside. There were no buildings, just open plains, hills, a sun over their head and a few trees dotted around here and there. “Great, now. How about a trill horse too, Computer.” Something funny about the trill horse, they’re basically a human horse but a bit bigger and a lot floofier. That’s because I don’t know what a trill horse actually looks like so yeah. That poofed up a little bit in the distance. Tamed of course, trained as well. “Perfect.” As per requested, oops, the door opened half way through the program. insert Horse sounds. Insert get an engineer later. (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 18-May-20 07:24 PM
Horse sounds are sure to beckon a horse girl, and sure enough, one had poked her little head between the gap in the door. A particularly nosy one, who wasn’t really so much of a girl, but very much born and bred in the country; such prompted the awestruck little smile upon Blanche’s face as she regarded the pastoral holoprogram. Almost instantly, it faltered as she noted Matthew, and the woman emitted an apologetic laugh of sorts. “I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be buttin’ in, but the doors were open and I could swear I heard a horse. Please don’t mind my idiocy, I now see where it was comin’ from.” (edited)
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𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 18-May-20 08:39 PM
As the old woman. Ha suck it. Carrington award. As Blanche entered through the malfunctioning doors of the holodeck, she caught Matthews attention, the trill brought the horse to a slow trot before halting a few metres from Blanche. “That’s alright, and you heard correctly. Meet old Tro, the horse of my childhood.” The trill horse huffed a neigh, it’s fluffy white hair covering her trill spots that were along her neck although they were much clearer further down its body. That’s right. Trill animals had trill spots too for some reason. “If you’d like to stay, I wouldn’t mind the company.”
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 18-May-20 09:56 PM
As much as she would like to have stayed, the all too familiar chirp of a communication appeared to have other plans. It wasn’t so much of a surprise, given the circumstances, but Blanche still presented the Trill with an apologetic smile. “I’d love to, but I’m afraid duty calls. Keep leavin’ your doors open, and I’m sure I’ll find you next time,” she finished with the beginnings of a grin, waving at Matthew before retreating back out into the hallway so as to speedwalk to sickbay.
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Rick_Morrison 24-May-20 02:00 AM
He walks in and goes to the center of the room "Computer, run punching bag program, engage safety mode, and start at stress level one" He takes off his duty jacket and a human sized punching bag appeared before him. He then proceeds to feel it before punching it (edited)
After a few minutes of punching it a few times he stops for a moment trying to catch a breath "Computer, increase to stress level five" The bag begins to move around at walking speed before he proceeded to punch it over and over, often throws missing punches at it (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 24-May-20 02:11 AM
An hour has passed, Gabriel switched it up to ten and continues his attempt to get a hit on the fast moving target despite having it close to him. He tries his best to keep up, but he is already at a stressed state "Computer halt the excercises" The bag stopped and Gabriel sat down trying to rest a bit (edited)
"Phew, I dont know if anyone would consider this stress relief, but"
He shook his head, got back up and proceeded to walk up to the punching bag, taking in some breath before completely venting all his frustrations at it by punching it with full force which made it fall about a few inches away. He looked at it panting
"Computer, reset"
The punching bag returns to its original spot (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 24-May-20 02:30 AM
He sighed as he realized it's not working. He picks up his jacket, puts it back on before leaving "Computer, end program"
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 07:19 AM
Entering the holodeck, he started up a simple program: a simple green hillside; a picnic basket and blanket just at the foot. A few Fredalia and hibiscus flowers grew here and there - Pan did seem to love flowers, it'd probably help him relax. Both of them, really. All that was needed now was for the Kelpien to show up.
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 07:23 AM
“O-Oh! Hi! I’m sorry am I late?” He wrung his hands nervously, smiling at his crush and fidgeting in place. “I’m sorry I Uh didn’t mean to, I suppose I just lost track of time!” late or not, he still apologized.
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 07:26 AM
"Nah, it's okay; buddy. You're fine." Taking him by the shoulder, he led him over to the picnic basket and sat him down. Flipping the basket open revealed a flask of hibiscus tea and... what looked like bread and some kind of meat stew.
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 07:53 AM
he flushed slightly at the touch and nodded. “R-Right, sorry I-oh!” He blinked and smiled softly, Tarna had remembered! And the food looked great. “Thank you so much....this is lovely.”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 08:02 AM
"Hey. The least I can do for someone I consider a friend. It's simple. I'm not the best with nice scenery or big, flashy venues but uh... I thought it'd be calming. Sort of?" Pouring him a cup of hibiscus tea, he held it out with a smile. "I mean. With the ship in its present state we both kinda need it."
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 08:29 AM
“It’s nice...I like it, much better then any flashy place...it’s peaceful.” he accepted the cup and smiled, sitting down and sipping it gently. “I suppose we do...everything has been so stressful lately.”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 08:31 AM
He hummed in agreement, sipping from his own cup of tea. "Yeah. Can't be stress on stress on stressed - gotta unwind somehow. Keep spirits up. How've you been? This tea is excellent by the way..."
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 08:34 AM
“Mhm...I’ve mostly been tending my plants. And writing poems....so okay I suppose.” he nodded in agreement. It certainly was his favorite for a reason. “You?”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 08:37 AM
"Been okay. Hanging out with my girlfriend, escorted a section 31 agent up to the bridge. Normal as normal goes for us. Poems? You write those?"
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 08:46 AM
“Hmm fair.” Something inside him twinged at the mention of Zeza and he nodded as he hugged himself. “Oh uh yeah! It’s a..hobby...ya know?”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 08:47 AM
"That's nice. What're they usually about?" He sat a little closer to him, shoulder to shoulder. "Food's getting cold by the way. Just um... dip the bread in the stew."
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 08:52 AM
“Oh um..” He blinked in surprise at the food, doing as he was told and beginning to eat, humming as he did. “Oh wow...this is good.” he kept going as he ate. “Uh...lots of things really, like...people...relationships...flowers...sorta basic stuff ya know...
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 08:54 AM
"That's nice! I'd like to read one - what about people do you write about?"
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 08:58 AM
“O-Oh! Well I have my notebook here and-“ he flushed and curled into himself slightly. “um...typically people I really like...friends, crushes, significant other, that sort of thing...”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 08:59 AM
"Really. Am I in there?" Never mind that he knew that Pan had a crush on him; why should that change his perception of him and his art at all? To him a poem was just a way of expressing feelings and that was okay in his book. (edited)
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 09:15 AM
Panray stuttered for a few moments, ducking his head and flushing as he tried to dodge the question. “Um Well uh...I suppose you’re my friend so I could write one about you and I suppose I should have asked first I’m sorry...”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 09:16 AM
"No, no, no! I'm okay with that. Don't worry." Smiling, he patted the man on the shoulder. Not too hard, of course. "Please don't be sorry. I'd love to read it sometime." A pause. "If you don't mind of course." (edited)
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 09:18 AM
He squeaked and flushed. Shaking his head. “oh um...I Uh...suppose not...” it wasn’t an inappropriate poem....just very sappy and well...made his crush obvious...more obvious then it was anyways. “I-If you wanted to I Uh...wouldn’t mind,”
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 09:21 AM
"Sure." He patted him on the shoulder and quietly returned to his meal.
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 09:50 AM
Panray went a little pinker and returned to his own bowl, focusing on it instead of looking up at Tarna like he wanted to.
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KardasXRT 15-Jun-20 09:52 AM
"Any time, man." A sigh; and he looked around at the simple setting beneath their feet. "You can add stuff to the scene if you like. Stuff from home, whatever you want. As long as it makes you happy.:
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Seraphiie 15-Jun-20 08:03 PM
Panray blinked. "Oh, thank you...but I like it as is, unless you wanna change it...it's nice."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Jun-20 03:01 AM
[Tarna]"That's good. I'm happy about that. Um. How are things going with tactical? The crew treating you well?"
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 05:15 AM
"Oh...uh, it's good it's good. yeah, they're nice...what about you? I-I know you've been in your department for a while...but still."
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KardasXRT 16-Jun-20 05:17 AM
"Things are okay. Morale's through the floor over this whole big mess. Gotta find some way to keep it up. Y'know?"
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 07:11 AM
“True true....what have you been doing to help with that....” He looked over at Tarna, hunching his shoulders slightly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Jun-20 07:16 AM
[Tarna]”I-“ A polite cough, and he cast his gaze downwards to his feet. “Crud. I don’t know what to do. I’m... still not very good at this whole people thing.”
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 07:35 AM
“O-Oh! I’m sorry, I was asking because I thought you uh, might know, ya know?” He chuckled sheepishly. “I uh....um...am not so good...with people either.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Jun-20 07:47 AM
[Tarna]"Yeah. And that’s okay. We just gotta learn along the way. Right? One step at a time..." (edited)
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 09:00 AM
“R-Right...I suppose.” He went slightly purple and smiled at Tarna. “learning on the job is just life I suppose...”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Jun-20 09:02 AM
[Tarna]"Hey. It'd part of everything and that's okay! C'mere." Reaching over, he wrapped his arms round the Kelpien in a firm hug before pulling away and going back to dinner.
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 09:09 AM
Said kelpien squeaked and went almost violet, stiffening and then sitting blankly in his own spot for a moment before shaking his head and ducking it. Going back to his food quickly and quietly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Jun-20 09:12 AM
[Tarna]He chuckled heartily and patted him on the shoulder. "Hey. You alright? Didn't hug you too hard I hope?"
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 09:40 AM
Panray squeaked again and shook his head. “N-No, sorry I’m okay...I uh...yeah sorry...” he smiled sheepishly at the Jem’hadar, still slightly purple.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Jun-20 09:41 AM
[Tarna]"Yeesh. Learn to say sorry a little less. Mmkay? You don't have to apologize for everything,"
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Seraphiie 16-Jun-20 09:42 AM
“O-Oh...right, sorry. Oh dear, I’m sorry, oh dear...I...” he shook his head, resolving just not to say anything at the moment.
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KardasXRT 16-Jun-20 04:25 PM
"Don't be-" He paused and sighed upon hearing the announcement. "Well then. Duty calls. Hopefully I'll be back in a little while..." He patted Pan on the shoulder and jogged out of the holodeck.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:01 PM
Alaya had been here for about an hour already, setting up for the party. The basic table layout was set out, as well as where the decorations were going to go. She had made an attempt to start decorating already...
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:07 PM
She came skipping in after her with a bright smile on her face. "I'll help out with the decorations. Food and music's on the way - I asked the rest of ops on the way here."
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:20 PM
"You stealing my department, Miss Verne?" She said with a smile. "I'm joking of course, I'd love for them to help."
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:24 PM
"No, not at all! Just trying to help out." She bent down and picked up some of the decorations, hanging them up around the holodeck.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:25 PM
"Are you excited for tonight?" She said with a smile.
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:28 PM
"Oh yeah. I'm excited, alright. I can't wait! Just a fun night... no alcohol, right?"
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:28 PM
"We're on shore leave from today. We call drink as much as we like, no work tommorow." She said with a giggle.
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:29 PM
"There isn't any alcohol on the menu though. Kinda made sure of that..." She mumbled. "I could get some if we want though!"
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:31 PM
"Right... Uh. We should have some stuff in the cargobay. And Tal can probably help out with drinks... We could set a bar up over here?"
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:32 PM
"He definitely can! We can bring stuff up from the bar as well!"
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:39 PM
"Sounds good to me." She smiled. "This is going to be a good night."
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:40 PM
"It will be-" She stood on her tiptoes, hanging the last decoration up. "We've got the dance floor too, right?"
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:42 PM
"The holodeck will provide one, yes. I've got the stage and the floor all pre-programmed in!" She smiled. "Computer, Run program Alaya-One-Alpha and dim lights."
[D] The lights dimmed and the floor changed from standard to a glowing dance floor, a stage appear in the background.
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:44 PM
"Perfect. Wanna make the announcement for everyone to come down?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 03:45 PM
Comes in and gives a wave (edited)
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 03:46 PM
"If you think we're ready to go." She said with a smile. "Looks like people are turning up already. Hey gabe!" She turned and tapped her commbadge.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 03:47 PM
"Hey guys, you guys had done a great job!" He said admiring the decor they put up
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 03:51 PM
He walked into the holodeck with Zeza. "Damn. They did an excellent job. Food first, then dance?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 03:53 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked, and ran her hand though her hair. Walking over to Shar, as she gives her a kiss on the forehead. "Hey Shar, great job."
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 03:55 PM
walks around to see the food prepped, the dance floor shifting differnt colored tiles, and the music sounding about just right for this occasion. Of course that occasion might belong to maggie
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:55 PM
"Oh yeah." She smirked a little at Maggie's outfit and happily kissed her back. "SHall we dance first?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 03:56 PM
Maggie nodded as she took Shar's hand "Hell yeah angel! Let's dance!"
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 03:58 PM
She nodded happily and led her out to the dance floor.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 03:58 PM
Maggie smiled as she looks at Shar and brings her in close to kiss her on the lips "Why don't you lead this dance love."
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 04:14 PM
Alaya had taken up position by the entrance, waiting to greet those who entered with a smile. (edited)
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 04:17 PM
Sara stepped inside, adjusting her long hair behind her ears. She wasn't used to having it down, and had forgotten just how much hair she had.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 04:17 PM
He stood with something to drink in his hand looking out at the crowd and the two ladies dancing together. This has given him some comfort
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 04:19 PM
Aaron walked in, saying hi to Shilen and walking over to the bar
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Jun-20 04:19 PM
T'lith stepped inside. The Vulcan looked around, silent. She had never been to a party before.
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 04:20 PM
Heyo it's Pas and Lonna walking in
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 04:24 PM
Aaron looked over, he had already got a drink from the bar "Hey"
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:24 PM
He led Zeza to the bar and ordered two glasses of Andorian ale.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 04:26 PM
[Kya] Kya entered with a smile, walking on down to the drink area and grabbing a nice glass of water, as she awkwardly stand's by the drink's
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 04:29 PM
"Lead the dance? Gladly. Not too good though, but I'll try."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 04:30 PM
Maggie nodded as she gave the andorian a deep kiss as she hold's her there "You can do it. Wow me!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Jun-20 04:30 PM
Oskar walked in and looked around. Familiar faces, all. He still wasn't as social. He stood off by the bar with a drink in his hand.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 04:36 PM
Newt walked in and... well. He had been to a couple of parties but generally he got the potted plant role. He walked to the bar and got a drink, then looked at the dancers... dancing.
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 04:36 PM
He walked in, checking out the room. The bar had been stocked with a lot of his own stuff, but he wanted to hang out for a bit before getting to work.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Jun-20 04:37 PM
T'lith watched the dancers, silent. The Vulcan was considering leaving.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 04:38 PM
Gabriel was itching to play something for the two ladies, but couldn't figure out which one is the best one
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 04:40 PM
Pas went off to dance with Lonna
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 04:40 PM
Spying her boyfriend, she whisked herself over to the Bajoran, clasping both of his hands into her own and popping up onto tiptoes to kiss his nose ridges. "Hallo Tal! I'm so happy you're actually here and not working for once!"
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 04:40 PM
Shilen has greeted every one of them as they entered, smiling as she watched them all find a seat.
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 04:41 PM
"Well it looks like I might have to soon." He nodded to the holographic bar. "But for now, I can just be here with you."
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 04:42 PM
"Wow you. Okay then." She smiled and began on a slow, awkward dance - a bit shaky considering she didn't quite know the steps, but still.
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Comet 23-Jun-20 04:43 PM
Thomas entered the holodeck immediately looking around for the bar. once he spotted it he walked over and grabbed a beer
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 04:45 PM
Maggie giggled as she moved with Shar, mimicking her fiance's movements quite well "There you go angel!"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 04:46 PM
He sighed, sat down his drink and walked to the stage "Computer, insert Guitar" The guitar appeared before him and picks it up "Uh, may I have your attention please?"
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 04:46 PM
He turned from Sara to look at the ensign.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Jun-20 04:47 PM
T'lith looked over at the Ensign.
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Comet 23-Jun-20 04:48 PM
Thomas turned to Gabe and sipped his beer
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 04:48 PM
"Slow and steady." Smiling, she leaend up to kiss her as they danced. Not perfect, a bit shaky, but that ws alright. (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 04:49 PM
"Uh, I would like to first off say congratulations to Maggie and Sharissa for their engagement, and may their lives have many blessings to go along with it, for better or for worse. And secondly, I'd like to play something which I think may be fitting for the both of them, it's an old earth classic, and I figured I'd play it for the two of em. Here goes" Plays Elvis Presleys "Devil in Disguise"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 04:50 PM
She pouted softly, knowing that he was an important member of staff to recreation, but it still kind of sucked that she couldn't hog him all to herself for the entirity of the party. "Well, I know you have to work. But if I twist your arm kinda hard, do you think you could slack off a little and dance with me when it's not busy?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 04:52 PM
Maggie smiled as Gabe started playing as she kissed Shar back "Mhm, nice and slow.."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 04:54 PM
"I don't think you could twist my arm very hard."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 04:55 PM
"I'm very strong! I can put you in a chokehold just by batting my lashes!"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 04:56 PM
Aaron overheard the conversation between Tal and Sara, and walked round the holographic bar so that he was standing behind it and began to serve drinks (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 04:56 PM
"You have to jump just to reach my neck, nevermind hold it."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 04:57 PM
"You say that, but if asked you to bend down, wouldn't you do it?"
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 04:57 PM
"Nice and slow~" She took a backwards glance at Shilen first, though.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 04:57 PM
Newt listened to the Ensign playing, he was good and had nice music tastes, he thought.
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 04:58 PM
He makes an exaggerated bow to her, smiling. "Of course, your majesty."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 04:59 PM
Maggie smiled as she moved with Shar, taking her hand spinning her. Before taking her in for a kiss
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 05:00 PM
"That's much better." She grinned cheekily, wrapping her arms around his neck now that he was closer to her height and kissed his cheek, hugging him close to her.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:01 PM
He glanced across at Zeza and grinned. "So. Enjoying the party? I'm not so much of a party person myself..."\
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 05:01 PM
Tal laughed. "For the record, this isn't a chokehold."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 05:03 PM
"It is though! This is a Bjørge family secret move, everyone learns it young and is considered a professional by adolescence! You should be passing out any time now."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 05:05 PM
"Mmmm, but the Bajoran Vedeks taught me how to defend myself from small viking women. It was one of the first lessons of the Prophets. I am prepared." (edited)
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:05 PM
"Yeah, I love parties. I want to go congratulate Shar and her fiancé."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:06 PM
"I'll wait." He took a sip of Andorian ale.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:08 PM
"They look busy right now." Zeza said watching the two dance together.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 05:08 PM
Starts playing The Beatles "Theres a place"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:09 PM
[Kya] Kya as sipping from some water, it was clean parties were not her thing
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:10 PM
Alaya slipped over from the entrance table to sit next to Kya "Ensign, remember me? We met in the mess hall when you first came aboard."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:10 PM
"Eh. I don't think they'd mind if you went over."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:13 PM
[Kya] “Oh! Lieutenant Shilen!! It’s so good to see you! How have you been?” She said, her shiny golden dress reflecting nicely
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 05:13 PM
Newt took another sip of his drink. He looked around, noting other people who seemed by themselves. Maybe he should go and talk to someone...
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Jun-20 05:15 PM
T'lith watched the dancers, silent. The Vulcan adjusted the sleeves of her turtleneck slightly.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:15 PM
"Alright maybe, I will..." Zeza said as she got up from her seat at the table. She walked over to Shar and Maggie.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:16 PM
She smiled "I'm good, Ensign. Still recovering from all this time nonsense... What a stressful week, huh? You medical lot must have been busy." She said with a smile.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:16 PM
"Hello Shar! I hear congratulations are in order. You two seem like a very happy couple."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:17 PM
Maggie took a break from her dancing to look at Zee. Giving a polite wave [Kya] She smiled back. “Oh we were! But all things considered everything went well I’d say! It was very confusing though.” She said as she ditched the water for some apple juice from the looks of it (edited)
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Noxxious 23-Jun-20 05:20 PM
"We're great, Zeza! Thank you!" She let go of Maggie and hugged Zeza tight.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:21 PM
She smiled and watched the woman. "You seem nervous, you not much a social butterfly either? I feel you, Kya. I can literally break down when there's too many people around..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:23 PM
[Kya] The woman shook her head “I feel you. Social situations aren’t really my cup of tea, sickbay is my preferred area.” Maggie gave a smile as she saw Shar hug the woman, standing back a second as she watches them embrace
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:25 PM
Zeza embraced Shar's hug.
"I'm so happy for you two."
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 05:25 PM
Finishes off with one more song, Elvis Presleys "I'm So Lonely, I Could Cry"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 05:27 PM
Newt tried to sip at his drink when he saw it was empty. He took another one, trying to drink slower this time.
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:27 PM
Outside the Holodeck, he took a deep breath. He could hear music and loud voices inside. "God"-he thought to himself- "Are they having a party". He gulped. He hated parties and social gatherings. Shoto moved his legs- to leave, but then thought against it. He had to do this.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 05:28 PM
Finishes playing and bows before his audience
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Jun-20 05:30 PM
The Vulcan tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, still watching the dancers. She should socialize with someone, but, she wouldn't.
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:30 PM
Leaving his bags just inside the room- he looked around. He checked his PADD- tapping it to find Ensign Eirson. He stared around- intently. His felt a tiny twitch behind his eyebrow- directly behind his occipital implant. He had found him.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 05:31 PM
Newt sipped at his drink, unaware someone was looking for him right now.
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:32 PM
Staring at his feet- he walked over. He kept his head down- trying to shrink his figure down to something others wouldn't notice. But they were. He was one of the only ones wearing a starfleet uniform- and stuck open like a sore thumb.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:32 PM
She smiled to Kya. "Sometimes having a drink can calm my nerves, would you like one, Ensign?"
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:33 PM
If anyone saw him- he knew that they would probably hate him. Who wouldn't when they saw an ex-borg like him...?
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:33 PM
[Kya] She nodded as she finished her apple juice “Oh! Sure Lieutenant! Uhm, what do you recommend?” Maggie smiled at Zeza. “Thank you!”
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:33 PM
He finally made it to Ensign Eirson.
"U-Uh...." His voice trailed off into nothing.
He began to sweat- causing his head to spin and his mouth to turn dry. (edited)
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:35 PM
"Do you know when the wedding will be?"
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:35 PM
He wiped his brow, but his hand felt weak and he couldn't move it. He could not move.
At All.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 05:37 PM
"You really think you need to defend yourself from you own girlfriend? Just let yourself lull into the slumber of the restrained, you'll live longer this way!" She giggled, nuzzling her face into the crook of his neck, happy to see him again. It's been a long, hard last few weeks and she'd hardly been able to see him. "Will you come with me to Maggie and Shars wedding? Or will you be coma-induced from the Norwegian chokehold to keep me company? "
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 05:40 PM
"I think that second option is up to you, but of course I'll go."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 05:40 PM
Newt turned around and almost bump into someone as he did so. "Dang, man, I'm sorry I almost-" He noticed the sweat, the discomfort and the fact the guy was in uniform instead of casual clothes. "Hey, you okay there?" He didn't make any comment on the fact he was an ex-borg, didn't even think about that as it was nothing special for him. He hadn't seen a bunch of them, of course, but there was no difference for him. What he could see though was that the guy didn't seem alright.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 05:41 PM
"Will you wear your Bajoran robes again? I thought you looked so dapper in them.."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jun-20 05:42 PM
[Shar]"Mmm... couple of months down the line maybe?"
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 05:42 PM
"What do you want to do first?" Malcolm said looking around the room.
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:43 PM
"I-I..." His body convulsed and his throat got stuck. He swallowed and looked at a point slightly past Eirson's shoulder. "I-I'm new on the s-ship and.... I-I-I need y-you to do the physical e-exam....". He felt ill right now- but did his best not to throw up. Shoto really wanted this to be over fast.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:43 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked at Zee “Yeah. I’ve sent invites out already! I can make sure you get yours!”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 05:44 PM
"Really? You like the robes? They get in the way a lot."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 05:44 PM
“Maybe we should greet people?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 05:45 PM
"Yeah, I think I see T'lith here and your nurse Newt. I should probably ask Aaron about how his side project is coming."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 05:47 PM
Aaron looked over at the newcomer, and walked over "Hey, are you ok man, you look like you're about to..." He trailed off, looking at his face. The implants... The optics... this man was an XB! Slowly, Aaron extended a hand towards Shoto "H-hello"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 05:47 PM
“Or maybe we should just get drinks..”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 05:48 PM
"Drinks sound good. I could go for a margarita right about now."
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:48 PM
[D] Dance floor only people here please, bar in holo2, tables in holo3
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:49 PM
((sorry
aaron, newton should we move this to holodeck two
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 05:50 PM
“So many things to do..”
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:52 PM
"I would like that, I should probably get back to Holodeck 3. It was good see you both. I can't wait for your wedding!"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 05:53 PM
walks down back to the table and grabs his drink
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:53 PM
Maggie nodded with a large smile “See ya! I will send you a invite later!” She said as she wrapped an arm around Shar.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 05:53 PM
"How about we dance first and then drink. That way we don't step on each other's feet."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 05:53 PM
“Sounds reasonable. Lead the way.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 05:55 PM
Malcolm still holding Amy's hand lead her to the dance floor.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 05:56 PM
"I dunno, I thought they looked handsome on you, very fitting~ Do you not like them?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 05:56 PM
looks around the people talking and dancing, they seemed happy and having a good time. He smiled in satisfaction but at the same time he saddened by the fact that he seemed to be missing something
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 05:57 PM
Amy not sure where to start looked to Malcolm
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jun-20 05:58 PM
[Tarna]"Holodeck 3? To chat?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 05:59 PM
He sighed, finishes his cup and leaves. He hasn't been much of a social person around anyone anyways (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:02 PM
Malcolm grabbed Amy's waist. "Now you grab my shoulders, I think we will dance a slow jam... Unless you want to try swing dancing."
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:03 PM
"Do you want to dance Tarna? I figured we could talk to our friends for a bit. We will dance don't worry." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:07 PM
She is quickly grabbed his shoulders.”Slow dancing is good enough.”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:07 PM
"I do but it gets hot. Theres a lot of layers."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:11 PM
"Traditional dress tends to be that way, remember me trying to put on the corset to my bunad by myself on last shore leave, haha! Thanks for tying it for me though." (edited)
"But You'd also look very dashing in just some formal human clothes. I dunno, what do Italians wear, suits?"
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:14 PM
"Probably."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:14 PM
"Do you even have a suit?"
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:15 PM
"I have a Cardassian suit. It's actually really nice. Wide neck hole though."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:15 PM
She was silent for a moment. "..Why do you own a cardassian suit?"
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:16 PM
"I got it on Deep Soace Nine. What?"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:17 PM
"Just..a Bajoran owning a Cardassian suit, I dunno just..curious." She smiled, trying to smooth over the bump of her curiosity. "Want to get a drink with me?" As she quickly changes subject. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:17 PM
"This is nice. You know we don't get to slow dance very often." Malcolm said looking into Amy's beautiful blue eyes.
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 06:21 PM
Pas looked to Lonna as they danced "So, what do ya wanna do on shore leave."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 06:21 PM
[Lonna] “Oh I don’t know! Maybe go somewhere? California maybe?”
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:22 PM
“Slow dancing is a luxury. One that we should take advantage of.”
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 06:22 PM
"That could be fun, hopefully not San Fran, not that I mind it, just been there a whole lot."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:24 PM
"Sure." He brings Sara over to the drinks, still trying to figure out what her questions about the suit meant.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:26 PM
"That it is. Maybe we should try and do it in our quarters sometime I'm sure Tribby and Joel would like to watch us slow dance." Malcolm said with a big bright smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:28 PM
“I think we should dance in our cabin instead of the main living space, I mean as much as I’d like to, Joel gets excited too quickly, and he squawks.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:29 PM
"I mean..don't you feel..a little weird about it? With the occupation and everything? I'm not sure I'd ever wear a dirndl dress for the same reason..It's still in living memory for some..I guess I was just curious is all."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:31 PM
"Yeah your right, Joel probably would get to excited. It would still be fun in our cabin."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:32 PM
"That was a hundred years ago. Besides, it's very comfortable."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:32 PM
“It’d be a little cramp.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:33 PM
"Perhaps we just dance on our boats in the holodeck."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:33 PM
“Ah I keep forgetting the holodeck is an option.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:34 PM
"Well, as long as you're smitten with it- I'd kinda like to see you in it though. You seem like such a jewel tone person, it's hard to imagine you in black, brown or leather." (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:34 PM
"Speaking of which the boat we are making."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:34 PM
“What about it?”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:34 PM
"I feel like I should know what Jewel tone means."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:35 PM
"Oh like blue, purple, red, yellow."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:35 PM
"Well maybe we should try and finish it this week and launch it."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:36 PM
"So, color?"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:37 PM
"Well, as opposed to earth tones like brown, black, dull greens and so on." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:37 PM
“Do you really wanna spend shore leave building some boat?”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:38 PM
"Jewel tones are richly saturated and usually 'pop' against skin. Earth tones are very subtle."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:39 PM
"Not really, one day though we'll finish it, I promise." (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:39 PM
"To be fair, most planets have brown and gray."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:39 PM
She gestures to her light pink sweater "Pink is considered a 'warm earth tone' and my skirt-" She ruffles the deep red of her skirt. "Is considered a jewel tone."
"That's very true, but the wording originated there, thus that's what it's called."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:40 PM
“Isn’t it stored at a boat yard on earth?”
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 06:40 PM
walks in and looks around, the people are still there enjoying themselves, talking and dancing
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:41 PM
"Yeah it is. We could get it transported somewhere else if you want."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:42 PM
"Earth did not invent color."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:42 PM
"I'm not saying they invented color, I'm saying the 'phrase' earth tone originated from Earth." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:43 PM
“No. She’s fine there, we’ve been working on it for a few weeks. Thought of a name yet?”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:43 PM
"But Earth tones exist on Turkana. And Bajor. And Vulcan."
"So the name doesn't make sense."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:44 PM
"It doesn't, but for this context and this context alone, i'm explaining to you the origin of the phrase."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:44 PM
The smirk was growning wider and wider across Tal's face as their conversation continued.
"Sounds kinda planet-racist to me."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:45 PM
Her own cheeks were getting pinker as her frustration grew and in said frustration, her english began to slip.
"Do you not start with racist talks, you're the half-human too!" (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:46 PM
"I like the name Endeavor's Serenity, or just Endeavor or Serenity. You got any names?" (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:47 PM
"Doesn't count, because I didn't grow up on earthly never even used the term before today."
"You should really be more sensitive to that kind of stuff Sara. Starfleet has all kinds of planets."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:48 PM
“I haven’t had time to stop and think about it.”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:49 PM
He was really trying very hard not to laugh at this point. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:49 PM
"Or how about Water Bird?"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:50 PM
“I like that one.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:50 PM
"You the one make it so weird! There's no thing wrong with earth origin! You do not have an better word here for it!!" She didn't want to draw attention to their small heckle, so the voice she used was low, but sharp.
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:51 PM
"How about 'Bajor-tones'?" He managed a straight face.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:51 PM
"I think that is my favorite one too."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:51 PM
"So you just want to make it about Bajor planet! It has nothing do with Earth!"
"Why no dirt tones then? Hm? Why Jord, why Bajor, It should be dirt." (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 06:53 PM
Walks over to where everyone else is at
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:53 PM
“Water bird it is then. How about we get some work done on it after the party?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:55 PM
"Sounds like a plan. We are getting close it's really starting to look like the boat we made in the holodeck."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 06:55 PM
“And in a short time too. The hull is already done, now we have to work on the interior and such.”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 06:57 PM
"Dirt tones doesn't sound good. No one would want to wear dirt tones."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 06:57 PM
"Yeah make a small galley, a nice engine and such." Malcolm said with a smile.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 06:58 PM
She all but managed to curb a hiss at the Bajoran, pointing a sharp, pink-painted nail at him. "Y-..I-...Hn Jeg sverger til faren min at jeg vil drepe deg!"
Her cheeks were pink with anger, still taken aback she'd been called a planet-racist.
Huffing, she stepped away from him, in all but a full pout. "Bathroom." And with that she walked out.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:00 PM
“The engine should be electric, because you know..fossil fuels.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:02 PM
"You can even obtain fossil fuels anymore. At least not without great difficulty."
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:03 PM
"Uh, what's wrong with sara?"
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:03 PM
His smile died when she stormed off and he realized she was really upset.
"Uhhhh,"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:03 PM
“That I don’t think our ranks will pay for.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:04 PM
She walked back in, her face no longer as flushed, and headed straight back towards Tal.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:04 PM
"Actually, forget it...I dont wanna know"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:05 PM
Standing near him for a quiet second, she regarded him with a pout, still a bit stung by his words, joking or not. "...I realize in retrospect..you were doing the teasing." (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:07 PM
"Yeah we did just get a house. So electric motor it is." (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:07 PM
He couldn't hold it in any longer. Tal burst out laughing, trying to bring her in for a hug. "I'm sorry. I am."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:07 PM
"You're awful and terrible and very mean and rude! Saying such things to someone who loves you! I will learn to be worse than you someday and you'll regret it!"
She did however, accept his hug, still heavily pouting.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:08 PM
“How long before we can launch it?”
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:09 PM
He stood there looking and feeling awkward, he was going to say something to sara, but whatever happened recently he'd rather keep his traps shut
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:10 PM
"Oh come on. That's planet-racist. You should be more sensitive." He said in a mock tone of his own voice. "How do you take me seriously?"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:10 PM
She lifted her hand back from the embrace and pinched his side, feeling even more embarrassed at his laughter. "English is my fourth language, I'm still learning!" (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:11 PM
"It's better than your Italian. But I really am sorry. I couldn't stop."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:12 PM
"I think if we did work, a little this week we could be mostly done and ready to launch by the end of the week."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:14 PM
"You're the worst person on the ship and I don't like you anymore, you're no longer my best friend." She says, still leaned into his chest, hugging him. "I am sorry for saying I wanted to kill you, I didn't mean that. I just wanted to smack your arm for being rude."
"Do you still want to go camping with me and Gabe?"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:15 PM
“Technology is most certainly wonderful isn’t it? Back in the old days, it would take two years to build a boat.”
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:16 PM
"Yeah th- when did you say you where gonna kill me?"
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:17 PM
"Well with industrial replicators and a clever Engineer it doesn't take to long."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:18 PM
"When I couldn't think fast enough in standard so I said it norse. but I didn't mean it, I'd be very sad if you were dead."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:19 PM
"Yeah, me too."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:19 PM
“Clever indeed.”She chuckles smiling.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:20 PM
He stood there
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:23 PM
"We should probably get a special champagne bottle for the occasion."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:25 PM
"You can't be sad, you'd be dead. Well, you believe in an afterlife so maybe you could feel sad. Ghost sad. An gloul."
"A gloom ghoul. English isn't as fun to make pun with- this sucks."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:26 PM
“You know they used to break champagne over the hull whenever they named a ship. Maybe we can do something for water bird?”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:27 PM
"A polterglumst."
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:28 PM
"I don't think my UT is working."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:28 PM
"I'm speaking English, jerk!"
"Say it! Say it's a good pun!"
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:29 PM
"It's a good pun."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:30 PM
"Oh..Thank you." That had taken her aback, expecting him to tease more. She was quiet for a moment, trying to decide what to do.
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:31 PM
"So when is Gabes camping thing?"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:31 PM
"Uh..Honestly I've forgotten- so much happened I don't think I asked proper."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:31 PM
Starfleet till do that for every starship. I have seen it once or twice with my dad when he finished with the rest of the utopia planitia crew. It is quite and occasion. I would like to see launch it properly. It could be fun." (edited)
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:31 PM
She looked around the holodeck, looking for the spark of red hair that signified her friend.
@Rick_Morrison
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:33 PM
“This will be real life though. No more simulations.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:35 PM
"I can't wait, I better not fall in like I did the first time we went sailing." Malcolm said as he smiled at Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:37 PM
“Don’t worry you won’t... But we should brush up on our man overboard tactics before we cast off.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:41 PM
"Well.. I don't see him, I'll text him on my PADD once the party is over. But it shouldn't be to long of a wait, he sounded really excited- have you ever been camping before?"
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:44 PM
"That would be a good idea. We will be fine I'm sure. It doesn't hurt to be ready for anything." (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 07:46 PM
"A bit. Mostly as a cadet. What about you?"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:46 PM
“I learned that during the week that of hell.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:47 PM
"All the time! The mountains are a gorgeous place to hike, always so many berries to pick and fish to catch. I really miss it."
"I guess I've always been an outdoors type of girl."
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:49 PM
"Hey guys" He walked up to them
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:49 PM
"Yeah, we learned a lot that week. That was pretty rough week."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:50 PM
“I’m done with time for the rest of the year.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:50 PM
"Gabe!" She grinned and waved him over, pulling away from Tal to give the ensign a tight hug.
"We were just discussing the camping trip!"
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 07:52 PM
"You'll get no argument from me. I hope we don't have to be temperal agents again anytime soon." (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:52 PM
Gets into a tight hug, and boy did she have a very strong grip "Ohmf! Hey sara! And yes the camping"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 07:54 PM
“I don’t know.”She shrugged.”Something tells me we might be out of the woods. But we’re only use stepping into the forest.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:55 PM
She pulled away from him a bit, though still holding his hands in both of hers as she spoke, rapidly one might add. "I was telling Tal how my family used to go camping and go fishing and picking wild berries and honestly I'm not sure what to expect from the planet that you've picked but i cannot wait to see what the trails are like! Do you know what kind of fish they have to catch? Do you know how to build a campfire from scratch?" (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 07:56 PM
"Well sure I know how to build a campfire from scratch, but as for the fish to catch I'm not all entirely sure." He said
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 07:57 PM
"Have you been there before?"
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:00 PM
"That is true hopefully. Well shall we go grab some drinks."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:01 PM
“Yes, I’m thinking a glass of wine.”
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 08:03 PM
"Well yes, I've been fishing once upon a time, but the fish I caught I'd let them go."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:04 PM
"Sounds good. Shall we?" Malcolm said taking both his hands off her hips and offering her one of them to hold.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 08:05 PM
"Where did you say you went camping, Tal?"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:05 PM
She held his hand. Of course after removing her hands off his shoulders.
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Anglachel 23-Jun-20 08:07 PM
"There was this place down in South America. Lots of coastline. Lots of forest."
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:07 PM
Malcolm and Amy walked to holodeck 2. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 08:08 PM
Maggie was at this point still dancing on the floor, her and Shar having been dancing for a while before they split off to do their own thing
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 08:13 PM
"Ohh, that sounds so lush and pretty! Is the planet you're going to anything like that, Gabe?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 08:17 PM
"You mean back on earth?"
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 08:34 PM
"No, I mean the planet we're going to."
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 08:35 PM
"Oh, well I dont mind if it's on another planet. As long as they have spots to have a camp set up, fish to catch and sights to see" He smiled
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 08:42 PM
"Wait, what?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 08:58 PM
"Uh, sorry.." He stopped talking as he didnt wish to confuse sara any further
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 09:01 PM
"Let me try again, ah, is the planet we're going to camp on anything like places on earth?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:03 PM
[D] After finishing his checkup about the 'thing' , Aaron had come back down here
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 09:07 PM
"Oh yes, I found a perfect Class M planet, its almost has most of what earth has, except it's with more mountains, forests and beaches" He added
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 09:08 PM
"natural predators?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:08 PM
Aaron walked into holodeck 2
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 09:13 PM
"As far as I know, the only predators that are on the planet are kinda on the endangered species list, their name is still remains undecided even to this day. Luckily, I have studied about them at the academy and as long as we dont provoke them, everything will be smooth sailing" He explained
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Comet 23-Jun-20 09:15 PM
after having his beer for hours Thomas finally finished it and put it down then took a look at the people remaining in holodeck 1
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 09:35 PM
"Well, thats definitely a huge relief in our backs. Is anyone else coming camping? I know you invited me and Tal, but I don't want to make you feel like you're third wheeling."
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 09:45 PM
he steps in wondering if this is the party.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 09:47 PM
[Lonna] She smiled at Pasto’s words “There’s a lot more then San Fran silly!”
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 09:50 PM
"I know, even sillier. That's why I was saying I don't wanna go there. Though I do wanna show you Ricky's at some point." He grinned back at her
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 09:51 PM
he just kinda stood of on his own.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 09:55 PM
[Lonna] She smiled at that as she keeps dancing. “All right! We can go there sometime!”
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 09:59 PM
he walks around looking for a friendly face.
spotting sara I walked over to say hi.
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 10:06 PM
A new face joined the conversation, and as she looked up, she recognized Soval. She gave him a smile and wave to join them closer. "Salut Mr. Helmsman! How're you liking the party?"
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 10:07 PM
"That'll be fun, I think you and Ricky could compare notes." He grinned "But what other places did you have in mind?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 10:07 PM
"Hmm, I dont know yet, I might ask around to see if anyone else is interested" He suggested
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 10:12 PM
“I’m ok and the party is fine. How are you.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 10:14 PM
"Not bad at all! Just discussing some plans for shore leave with Tal and Gabe. Do you have any plans with Lihne?"
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 10:16 PM
“Not yet but we might do something. I’m not sure what yet.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 10:17 PM
"We were chatting about going camping, you know, living off the land for a little- go fishing and hiking. Maybe you could tempt Lihne with something like that?"
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 10:23 PM
“You know she grew up in Texas she just might go for it too. Maybe we can have a foot race.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 10:25 PM
"An Andorian racing a Vulcan, that'd be a competition i'd pay real, actual money to see." (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 10:30 PM
"Oh boy~" He said
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 10:30 PM
“Hmm they might have me in a short sprint but andorian have a fast metabolism so in a long distance race they will likely get tired befor I do.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 10:31 PM
"So a medium sprint, then?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 10:31 PM
[Lonna] “Uhmmmmm. Sacramento maybe? Venice?”
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 10:32 PM
“Maybe honestly I think a hike up a mountain would be fun.”
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 10:33 PM
"Venice, Italy to Venice, California, just hitting all the Venices on Earth, eh?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 10:48 PM
[Lonna] “Not a bad idea! God humans are weird, why have two Venices!”
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 10:49 PM
"I'm sure there are more than two. It's because most of them were named after the one in Italy."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 10:53 PM
[Lonna] “Human’s are weirdos who like to make things hard, there I said it. Still love them though.”
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Starwheat 23-Jun-20 10:53 PM
"Mhm, you're not wrong, on all accounts."
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 10:56 PM
"Gabe how high are the mountains on the planet we're going to? I didn't even think to ask if I'd need rock climbing gear."
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 11:34 PM
“That’s a good question Sara. If it’s mountain climbing I’m afraid I might be out.”
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 11:40 PM
"Oh, afraid of heights?"
"how can you be 6 foot 2 and scared of heights?"
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irishgaming1 23-Jun-20 11:42 PM
“One I’m only 5’11 Sara and two Iv never climbed mountains before. I’m sure it requires a good deal of upper body strength.”
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Rick_Morrison 23-Jun-20 11:50 PM
"Hmm, I'd say about as tall as former Mt. St. Helens" He guessed (edited)
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Deleted User 23-Jun-20 11:53 PM
"I can't tell, everyone is tall compared to me so I assume it's always on the side of six foot and up."
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irishgaming1 24-Jun-20 12:00 AM
“No sara I’m on the short side for a Vulcan male.”
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Anglachel 24-Jun-20 12:05 AM
"About average for a human though."
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Rick_Morrison 24-Jun-20 12:10 AM
Nods
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irishgaming1 24-Jun-20 12:11 AM
“That is true.”
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Jun-20 12:26 AM
[Lonna] The trill smiled as she did a small little spin. Before hopping on one foot. “Hell yeah I’m right, those humans are weirdossss.”
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Starwheat 24-Jun-20 12:38 AM
Pas grinned and kept up with the motion, dancing in time "The weirdest of os."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Jun-20 12:40 AM
[Lonna] The joined till smiled as she did a handstand, before going backwards onto her feet and spinning
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Starwheat 24-Jun-20 12:43 AM
"Oh are we showing off now?" He smiled back flipping into a one handed hand stand a d then throwing his legs to the side to cartwheel back up
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Jun-20 12:49 AM
[Lonna] “Nah! I was just doing some cool shit!!” Lonna smirked as she jumped down into a cartwheel. Landing on her feet (edited)
After a while. Maggie yawned and headed out, Shar would find her way back to their room
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Starwheat 24-Jun-20 12:56 AM
"Mm, is that right?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Jun-20 12:58 AM
[Lonna] “Yeah that’s right! I was doing some real cool shit!”
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Starwheat 24-Jun-20 12:59 AM
"I'll admit, is was cool shit, but was it as cool as my shit?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Jun-20 01:05 AM
[Lonna] “I started the cool shit. Therefore my cool shit is cooler then your cool shit dude.”
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Starwheat 24-Jun-20 01:06 AM
"Pretty sure that's not how it works."
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Deleted User 24-Jun-20 01:25 AM
"Huh. Wild- I must make friends with consistantly short Vulcans, haha! But either way, do you think you and lihne might like to join us for camping? Selfishly I'd like another woman along- it was beginning to become a kielbasa fest."
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irishgaming1 24-Jun-20 06:11 AM
“I can ask Sara.” he said not knowing if should would or not. Plus wouldn’t it be awkward to have a couple on a friends camping trip any. “so do you still go for runs Sara.?”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 24-Jun-20 07:18 AM
Oskar, being a plant of the party, decided this wasn't much his vibe anymore. He finished his drink and left the holodeck, saying a couple things to some broomstick NPCs.
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Deleted User 24-Jun-20 11:32 AM
"I try where I can! It's a lot harder to motivate myself to get up and go without a partner, so admittedly I'm not as in fit shape as I used to be. Atop that, I could probably ask someone- but ugghh I don't want anyone to think I'm being left-handed in my reasons for asking, you know? How about yourself?"
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irishgaming1 24-Jun-20 12:36 PM
“Honestly Sara I haven’t had the time lately.” he said thinking about the last few months and how hard they have been. At this point the ship and her crew are super hero’s. Aren’t we as oftentimes as we save to galaxy like common galaxy stay saved for a months please.
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Deleted User 24-Jun-20 12:38 PM
"That's understandable, I'm sure most of command, tactical and security has been nightmarish. Hopefully we'll have a few weeks of peace on shore leave, huh?"
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irishgaming1 24-Jun-20 12:45 PM
“I certainly hope so, I mean as much as I enjoy the Constantly needing to save people and fight. I rather long for peace for a time I think we damn well earned it this time haven’t we.?”
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Deleted User 24-Jun-20 12:53 PM
"Oh for sure. I mean, I didn't do much, but the command team was hit hard, and tactical and security have been under constant fire, medical nearly at their wits end. It's been hard for everyone and I really hope that when we regroup at the end of shore leave that there's no...you know, lasting side effects."
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irishgaming1 24-Jun-20 01:15 PM
“I surly hope not I’m surprised no ones had and stress related health problems, I mean strokes heart attacks they both can be caused by constant stress and pressure from these tense missions you know.?”
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Comet 24-Jun-20 04:08 PM
Thomas walked out
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Rick_Morrison 24-Jun-20 10:45 PM
He breathed calmly overhearing their conversation
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Rick_Morrison 25-Jun-20 04:23 PM
"Sara, I gotta run and fix up my gear. I'll meet you guys later" rushes out
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:26 PM
"A-Aaron. I-" Shoto stopped, realising what was missing.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:27 PM
Aaron looked at Shoto, his eyes mixed with worry and curiosity "Shoto, tell me. I'm all ears"
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:28 PM
Shoto pointed to his right "Computer- Run procedure one".
The Milky Way (before the changes Shoto made) appeared. It hovered a few feet above the ground, obviously much smaller than the real thing. Despite his feelings of fear and anxiety- he couldn't help but appreciate it's beauty.
"L-Look! W-What do you s-see?" Shoto questioned Miller.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:30 PM
"I see the Milky way... hold on" Oh shit (edited)
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:30 PM
"Up There- i-in the t-top right corner. The e-end of the sp-spiral?"
Shoto was praying that Miller realised the difference- just as Shoto did.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:32 PM
"Something's different about that yeah..." Oh shit oh shit oh shit, he didn't see it did he??
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:33 PM
"C-Computer, run procedure 2". The Milky Way split apart to become the Milky Way before and the Milky Way after the changes Shoto had made earlier in Stellar Cartography.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:34 PM
Shit. He had
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:34 PM
He turned to face Miller- he face crumpling in worry and fear.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:34 PM
"They both look right, but wrong at the same time..." First chance he got he was gonna ask A'aehrel if it was ok to tell him (edited)
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:35 PM
"T-The one on the left. T-That's the Milky Way now." He then pointed at the right diagram. "Th-this one. This one is f-familiar- r-right?"
He remembered how he had felt, like two people were speaking to him at once.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:36 PM
"Yeah..." The thought was eating at his mind. Who else could see the timeline had changed??
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:39 PM
"T-The Borg (and t-thus u-us) c-can see t-t-temporal distort-tions." He indicated several points on the first (new) diagram "Here a-are the parts of the Milky-y way t-that a-are w-wrong. T-The parts that have changed."
He looked Aaron straight in the face.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:39 PM
"I... I see them!" (edited)
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:40 PM
"I-I think-" His throat stopped him for a few seconds- but he recovered quickly. "I-I th-think that th-this Ship has travelled through t-time- and that Starfleet-t security i-is wanting t-to keep this secret.". He blushed. Shoto realised how he should have told someone in power. Miller must think he was mad- crazy or stupid.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:41 PM
"This ship? Are you positive?" FUCK! WAS HE SWORN TO SECRECY OR NOT!!!
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:42 PM
"Y-Yes. I-I am...". He saw Miller's face. It looked- no. It looked conflicted. Did he know anything?
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:43 PM
"Shoto... I don't know what to say. But I believe you though"
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:44 PM
He swallowed. He needed to not stutter right now. "Do you know anything about this?"
It was with a great effort he said it. It had been a while since he had not stuttered.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:47 PM
Aaron wanted to spew it all out, to tell the truth to him, but he couldn't. Not until he was sure he was able to. With the most unreadable face he could muster he replied with a single word "No"
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:48 PM
He saw Miller's face. It was unreadable and impossible to read.
Aaron was....
Telling the truth.
He was his friend- and he would not lie.
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"O-Ok then. I-I need to t-tell Commander A'aehrel or C-Captain Kunzo or......"
He wanted Aaron to help, but something was telling he might not want to.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:53 PM
"I suggest you wait until we depart, that way you can guarantee that they'll be on board and not on shore leave" He had to get to A'aehrel first, to let her know that Shoto was investigating
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:53 PM
"A-are you s-sure???"
Something in Aaron's face was strange. Was it guilt?
"W-well..."
Shoto wanted to do something- because the thought of doing nothing frightened him.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:55 PM
"Yeah, what's the point of going up to the bridge if no one's there to help you?"
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 06:56 PM
There was nothing for it. He would spent the time until the departed doing something to keep himself busy. Perhaps going to the holodeck or on shore leave with someone.
"U-Until w-we leave..."
He held his breath and released it to calm himself down.
"D-Do you want-t to go t-to the mess hall or something...."
It was a lame conversation started- but it was all he had. He knew that Miller probably thought it was stupid as Shoto did- but Shoto also hoped that Aaron would give him some idea of what to do.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 06:59 PM
"I can't, I'm visiting my grandma soon. Maybe you could come by the labs in a few days? I'd love for you to see what I've been working on."
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Weebamagic 26-Jun-20 07:01 PM
Shoto tried to speak- but found it hard. Instead, he nodded and walked out the holodeck. He didn't know exactly how he felt about Aaron. Part of him wondered whether he was trying to avoid him or something similar- but hopefully Aaron was not.
He walked out to the hallway, not looking back.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 26-Jun-20 07:20 PM
That wasn't a lie, he did have to go and visit Nana Miller today. He walked out and to the turbolift (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 03-Jul-20 01:18 PM
Maggie walked in with a smile. Jumping up on one foot as she speaks. “Computer. Start Roode-23.” And with that. A basketball area shows up, as Maggie grabs a basketball and starts to shoot said basketball
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 03-Jul-20 09:47 PM
Maggie yawned after a while. The sweat running down her face as she wipes some away. Before speaking. “Computer. End simulation please.” With that, the sim ended and Maggie headed out.
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Rick_Morrison 06-Jul-20 06:37 PM
Walks in and takes off his dress coat "Computer, administer stress test simulation. Stress level 2" The standing punching bag appeared in front of him and immediately throws punches at it
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Rick_Morrison 06-Jul-20 06:45 PM
after awhile he got exhausted from throwing punches almost to the point where he almost saw a bit of blood. He grabs his jacket and leaves "Computer, save and end program"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Jul-20 06:53 PM
"Computer, please create a target practice simulation. I will use a standard issue Starfleet phaser set to stun."
Maleb nodded at the plain grey room that formed around him, with a single target on the wall. "Please move the target ten meters from this spot." Perfect.
Raise phaser, aim, breathe, fire. He repeated this a few times, hitting the target just slightly off center each time. That would need work.
"Computer, add a second target and begin moving them." Zap. Zap. Zap. Good, but not great. He went through a few more variations of the exercise before ending the program and leaving.
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 02:08 PM
Choosing settings for outings had never been his forte. Not like he needed to back home, after all, there it was all gunmetal grey and walls and hallways and... nothing else really. Nothing exciting. In fact, he'd wound up depending on his partners (old and current) to pick the settings for their first dates. Only recently had he tried some to get some of the requisite knowledge into his brain - but for Panray it'd been easy; a simple field of flowers and grass, for that was what the Kelpien liked. But for Diarre... ho ho. That was different ball game altogether. The Betazoid to him was the extravagant sort, sort of snooty and high-class. The setting was therefore a posh restaurant somewhere on Betazed (he had no idea which) where he sat at one of the tables, waiting... (edited)
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 04:00 PM
Surprise, surprise, a completely unimpressed tailor. There might have been a streak of disdain in dark eyes as they swept the interior, softening only slightly as they landed upon the eager young . . Jam-something. "Ah, how quaint, darling. I appreciate the effort." A little lacklustre, but the best she had to offer, crossing the restaurant's threshold to seat herself opposite Tarna. A movement that was preceded by Diarre's shrugging off of her magenta stole, crumpling into a silken heap behind her. "I don't suppose you have any idea where we are, do you?"
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 04:18 PM
"Not really." He admitted with a sheepish grin. "I just asked the computer to give me a classy restaurant on Betazed. I thought you'd like it." Poor brown lizard - one wondered how he got through the finer aspects of social life sometimes. But then again, growing up where he did (for a full three months) some difficulties were possibly to be expected. Nonetheless though, he pushed the box in his hands across to her - simple white cardboard, nothing fancy about it. For him simplicity worked and that was fine. "I got this from Andor for you - I got all my friends something while I was there with my girlfriend. Something simple but elegant enough, I hope..." (edited)
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 04:25 PM
A perfectly maintained brow arched at that, the remainder of Dei's expression unchanging. With a deftness unsurprising, the woman had soon plucked the box from its place atop the table. As always, Tarna's sentiment was genuine, if not pitifully so. Diarre mustered a brief glance that was somewhat pleasant in nature, and then, " . . thank you." Large earrings bumped continuously against her jaw as she fiddled with the gift, eventually managing to open it so as to peer inside.
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 04:29 PM
Within the box was a simple silver tiara or some similar head decoration of Andorian make, and a hairpin shaped like an Andorian lily. At the time he'd thought that for someone like her, so princesslike in manner and dressing she might like to have the look complete. Well, even if she didn't they'd still look great in her hair, he'd thought. "Don't worry about it. Really. You're a friend of mine, well, a potential friend at least, and that's all the motivation I really need to get someone something. That I care and that's all."
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 04:46 PM
The little, unassuming box's contents prompted a smile from the Betazoid. Restrained as it was, the twitch of darkened lips was there; she was not above outward appreciation of aesthetics. Shortly, the box was set delicately back upon the table, and she willed her gaze to meet Tarna's. The look of fondness had lasted all but a second, although the sentiment was translated into the slight lilt to her voice so often monotone. "Thank you, Tarna. These are rather beautiful; I take great interest in the fashion cultures across planets, and your gift appeases such a curiosity quite well." (edited)
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 04:51 PM
"You're welcome." Dark brown eyes studied her, settling at her black irises - he'd heard somewhere that Betazoids were in essence humans, both outwardly and inwardly, with a few obvious differences of course. He wondered how true that really was. "Now, um... I guess we could order something to each of our liking? I do remember I wanted to ask you a couple of things about yourself and you me..."
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 05:09 PM
"Of course." Another species might've recoiled upon the notion; humans in particular were often so finicky about what they did and didn't wish to share. As far as Diarre was concerned, she was an open book. The dark gaze in question had snapped to the likes of the menu, a gesture that aided her indifference in regards to the proposition. "Ask away, and I shall answer to the best of my ability."
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 05:13 PM
"Okay." He ordered a bowl of some kind of meat stew - he didn't recognize the name but hey, don't know if you'll like it if you don't try. "Um. I guess we'll start with... what's your own personal story? How'd you come to be part of this family of people on board? So to speak anyway..."
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 06:13 PM
Diarre picked a salad, scarcely plated but extravagantly colourful. "Born on Betazed, and raised there." Matter-of-factly, with eyes still adhered to the ornate listings laid before her. Such a delicate craft, cuisine. "I worked as an independent designer; it was all I ever wanted to do. I had the talent, and there was substantial clientele to provide for. I left home in my early twenties, following the latter wherever they required me. If you are relatively familiar with ambassadorial tradition upon Betazed, you will know of the commitment with which we like to present ourselves. That took me to Europe, mostly. Earth conferences were always the most colourful. Have you been to Europe, Tarna?" (edited)
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 06:18 PM
"Sort of. Only went to Paris a few hours to arrest a Rigelian. The only place I've explored proper is Japan. Rustic, rather traditional I'd say. Has its own charm." Sakura flowers, the smell of delicious food in the air, walking down the streets at Zeza's side. Not to mention the adorable little floating wooden cart. The uplift to his mood would be immediately sensed by her at the mere mention. "What's Europe like?" (edited)
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 08:19 PM
Arrest a—? Oh, deities. Not the abhorrent woman with a dearly departed rat for a wig? The Betazoid almost shuddered. "Ah, Japan. Tokyo is quite fantastic, although I have only visited upon a few instances." He evidently shared the sentiment, and she connected the dots between the country and his kimono-favouring beloved. The food had since come, at which Diarre picked so delicately at it was almost comedic to witness. "Oh, it's just brimming with culture, that of which varies greatly from place to place. The people are awfully curious, too. One comes to learn that rather quickly, amidst the chaos of political endeavours."
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 08:25 PM
"Oh, political messes. Don't remind me. That sucked. Grabbing that lady but watching her fall-" There he stopped himself before he shared any more than he ought to. "Good riddance to her. Europe's like... a collection of countries isn't it? Have you got a favorite?" Having zero knowledge about the 99.9% of Earth he'd never visited wasn't exactly helpful either.
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 08:42 PM
"Yes, it is. My favourite? It tends to be ever-changing. There was a large period in which I simply drifted about, depending on my mood." Pensively, the woman sipped at her beverage of a shimmering electric blue. It was garnished with a rather large flower that caused Diarre's nose to wrinkle every time she neared the glass. "London can be rather nice, and you've seen Paris. Those two were my most frequented, I'd say. None so exciting as Betazed, I must admit, but they have their charms."
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 08:46 PM
"Earth definitely has charm. Better than the hatching facility I was born at anyway. Less... grey. Less depressing. Your clients - big-time clients? Ambassadors and the like? I think you'd have done an excellent job catering to 'em." The soup was excellent, like a good elk stew, with vegetables of some kind. Carrotlike. Very crunchy. Would definitely order again if possible.
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 08:52 PM
"Well, you oughtn't discard grey altogether. It's rather essential for the summer transition into autumnal wear, and when looking at accenting its all but—." Diarre paused, regained the composure that had been briefly set aside for the likes of impassioned speech, and sat back in her seat where she'd leaned forward. "Yes. Betazed nobility, for the most part. A rather complex structure, given the simplicity of other species' . . although the likes of ambassadors technically fall under such a category. What of your, ah, hatched people? Who oversees their happenings?"
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 08:59 PM
"The unit Vorta. The unit First - the head hatched person. Mine was named Tarak'Etlan. Crafty fellow, had a taste for Vulcan plomeek soup. Take away ketracel and replace that with the need to eat, drink and sleep. But at the top are the Founders..." She could practically feel the momentary downward shift in emotional state from him when he mentioned the name, "Who... oversee everyone. Not much freedom, even after being brought into the Khitomer Alliance. We're soldiers and that's all, why bother with anything else?"
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Diarre Dei 07-Jul-20 09:18 PM
Nothing of what he was saying pertained to thread count, stitch patterns, or silhouettes. Resultantly, Diarre looked rather lost by the end of it all. The decline in emotional resonance had been impossible to miss, though, and only contribute to the frown upon her face as she watched on, salad poised partway to her agape mouth. "Oh?" A pink leaf, not dissimilar to lettuce drifted down to the plate. She appeared somewhat crestfallen herself; it was impossible not to be, given the nature of empathy. "Surely, though, your experience of life is quite the contrary? Here, I mean. Doing all your, ah, duties and such?" (edited)
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KardasXRT 07-Jul-20 09:28 PM
"Yep. It's... different. More communal. You need connections. Back home those mattered less than flies. But um. Different in some pretty amazing ways, and some not so amazing ways. For example..." Oh, boy. *This one was a big one. One that always left him sad and curious, thr former in greater proportion. Always.* "There's so much talk of... family. Father. Mother. Brother. Sister. Son. Daughter. Childhood. Concepts that are so incredibly foreign to me. I... well." He paused, pushing the meat in his soup around with his fork. Somehow at the moment it seemed somewhat less appetizing. "I... I don't know what it's like. Actual family. Duties anf all are one thing. But the personal bits. Being someone's son. Being a father to someone. Being a child, growing up, playimg with the other kids. It's just... alien to me. So... so... unfamiliar."
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Diarre Dei 08-Jul-20 04:01 PM
It was an awfully odd sensation, for Diarre. An unlikely point of relativity perhaps, for the just as unlikely pair. Granted, her circumstances were far less morbid in nature, although that weighty sense of detachment sensed by the Betazoid was hardly new. Countenance declining to communicate that she felt some form of affinity with the sentiment, Dei had to rely on her words. Awkward as they were, the white-haired woman felt it only fair to communicate to young Tarna that he was not alone. "I am afraid that given family is not always such a sparkling concept as it first appears, darling. Of course, I cannot share such claims of unfamiliarity, although I hold no attachment to those I . . 'ought' to, according to familial customs. I have found, little Tarna," she stabbed at her salad with scary precision, spearing an olive, "that found family is much more nurturing a notion. One you do have access to; 'actual family' is but a meaningless construct in the face of chosen, fulfilling relations. They are just as valid." (edited)
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KardasXRT 08-Jul-20 04:26 PM
"Well, I guess. My girlfriend would love to marry me. I've met her mother, who is an awesome lady by the way. I really wouldn't mind calling her my in-law. Er. That's the term, right? In-law?" He half quipped half mumbled. "I've kind of guessed that family sometimes ain't all it seems to be. There are... crappy parents. Of course there are. With crappy relations of course. But for me... it's a sort of... emptiness. Never mind if my theoretical parents were nice or abusive or simply didn't give a shit. I don't have a childhood. I didn't grow up if that makes sense." Another sigh - he was probably boring her wasn't he? "I know that the family that I've adopted is fulfilling. Really fulfilling. But you know... not having been there hurts. "
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Diarre Dei 08-Jul-20 05:51 PM
"It makes sense," she affirmed, careful to mellow the severity of her tone. Its one-note was maintained, but there was no edge to Diarre's words this time. Dei scrutinised the countenance of her . . well, they weren't peers. She didn't consider them friends, either, despite his admirable efforts. Not yet, at least. Acquaintance. Her acquaintance was vexed, evident far beyond his emotional plane. Figuring it might cause her to appear more interested, the woman ceased her idle prodding at the Betazed salad. "I can see that it hurts, very much. But there is nothing that can be done about it." Such matter-of-factness sometimes had its perks; sugarcoating didn't get anybody anywhere. "There is no use mulling over the past when we are unable to alter it. Hurt is inevitable, but can be overcome. With time. You simply have to move forward, strive for better things. That is all you can do, is it not?"
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KardasXRT 08-Jul-20 06:08 PM
"I guess. I've pushed a lot of boundaries in my time with the Federation. Being the first to go through Starfleet Academy. Making friends. Having a partner. Learning to dance and play the piano. Acquired some kind of fashion sense. I'm due to do a piano recital sometime when I'm good enough." A long list of things that he'd tried and never regretted doing - little bits of life that, unlike many of his brothers, had been privileged enough to experience. "Just, um. Look ahead. Live. Right?" (edited)
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Diarre Dei 08-Jul-20 06:41 PM
Diarre's dark eyes had widened briefly upon the mention of dancing, but were quick to revert to their heavy-lidded nonchalance. Within their brief acquaintance, she had not seen the Jem'hadar exhibit any poise beyond that of which one might expect from a rhinoceros. Nonetheless, she nodded upon the finalising statement. No, question. Was anybody onboard this ship remotely sure of themselves? "Right," came her affirmation, concern regarding Tarna's place as a dancer notwithstanding. "Live."
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KardasXRT 08-Jul-20 07:04 PM
"Yeah. I mean... there's a lot more to life than just combat. Meeting people. All kinds of people. But eh, I've rambled on long enough. Um. Let's move on to other things maybe?" A nervous chuckle. "Um. So I've heard a couple of things about Betazoids. Can you, like... tell what I'm thinking? At this moment? If you ever so wanted?"
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KardasXRT 09-Jul-20 03:20 AM
[D]They'd both parted ways sometime ago.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Jul-20 11:25 PM
[D] A single chair sits in the centre of the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Jul-20 11:26 PM
As ordered she shakily entered the room, she looked around, seemed simple enough. She took the chair as ordered.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Jul-20 11:26 PM
[D] The lights in the holodeck cut out, the grid pattern on the walls fades. For a moment it is completely black – and then there is the sudden scorching heat of fire. Orange flickers to life across your field of view, illuminating the rest of the scene. This is the bridge of an odyssey-class starship and it is burning. Beyond the viewscreen there are a number of vessels present, faction unidentifiable; but the way that they weave in and around one another to continue firing upon the Phoenix conveys that they must be an enemy. The ship shakes – another direct hit from a torpedo of some form. From your own console – science, seemingly – you can hear the calls across the bridge beyond the sound of the red alert klaxon. “Shields down!” The officer at the engineering console barks out. “Our structural integrity is failing! Orders, capt-“ they are cut off mid-sentence as the ship is hit again. The captain, having been working alongside tactical to try to target these vessels, is thrown from his chair as the console in front of him explodes. Black marks scorch the front of his uniform and he hits the ground, unmoving.
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Jul-20 11:30 PM
Well, this is a start to something great, the fire is holographic, however it still seems to burn, the nurse looked toward the captain who was most certainly knocked out, she looked around to determine the engineer.”Weapon status?!”Seemed to be a good start.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Jul-20 11:35 PM
[Tactical] "Still operational," the officer barked across the room, "but there's a goddamn jam in one of the torpedo alignment tubes, I don't wanna risk firing it in case, y'know!" [First Officer] "Focus on phasers, Lieutenant, we have got to cut through their shields. Science, do we have any readings, anything at all which might-" There was the horrible sight of orange encompassing the viewscreen - and moments later, the ship was hit square-on by another torpedo. The entire bridge felt as if it was being thrown backwards; the force being too much, the first officer and a couple of others were thrown from their chairs. There was no further orders from the first officer who had been unceremoniously deposited on the floor. Instead there was merely a mutter of "oh, god. Oh. God. I can't-"
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Jul-20 11:42 PM
Knocked to the floor by the photons, Amy’s uniform now fit the scenery and was covered in dirt and fire ash. She snapped back toward the rest of the stations on the bridge, then the voice who sounded just downright shocked. Then she turned to the first officer, well. There wasn’t much to say about him at this moment.. ”Tactical, the shields! Can you shore them up?” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Jul-20 11:44 PM
[Tactical] "No, I fucking can't, that's not even my job! Can someone get us our goddamn readings?! Structural's down to 43%, I don't think we're gonna get out of this alive-" [D] Another shake of the ship, the sound of radio chatter over the bridge, the flicker of flames, the klaxon blaring in the background. And yet through it all the first officer's voice seemed to continue to cut through. "I- I can't feel my legs. I can't feel my legs. I can't feel my legs."
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Jul-20 11:50 PM
How was he still alive? It was some kind of wish come true. Amy turned to the rest of the bridge crew.”I don’t give a damn who’s job it is! focus on your duties. And get those shields back up!”Amy made her way over to the other side of the bridge to retrieve a medical kit, her first duty to the ship is always medical, she clicked the kit open and proceeded to perform a basic medical scan on the first officer whilst leaning over the man. (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Jul-20 11:54 PM
[Tactical] "I am focusing, dipshit, you're the one who wasn't! Sitting there not getting the readings and not even fucking helping! Do your goddamn job!" [D] The tricorder readings indicated severe damage to L2, L3, L4, L5, S1, and S2 of the man's spine. Across the bridge there was another call from an officer crouched next to the stricken captain, looking horrified. The flames continued to flicker in the background. "The- the tricorder says he's in cardiac arrest! What do I do?!"
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:01 AM
She didn’t have time to focus on this wayward tactical officer, she turned back to the captain and the officer.”Attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately! If we can’t get the shields back up, reroute power to the structural integrity field, tactical, ReArm the forward phaser array, once ready fire.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:05 AM
[Operations] "Belay that order!" Another officer barked across the bridge. "Engineering, re-route power from our phasers to the shields! Structural integrity isn't going to hold without a shield in place, we're down to thirty-" There was a groan of metal from above. It seemed as if the bridge was falling apart - plating upon the ceiling suddenly coming crashing down. The operations officer tried to move a moment too late - soon being hit by the falling shrapnel. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:09 AM
Holy shit- how many people we going to die today? Thirty? Thirty what?”Are there any other officers here who outrank me?”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:10 AM
[D] No one spoke up, remaining silent and focussed on carrying out their work.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:12 AM
“Alright then.”This is the part where the nurse was to take the conn. She looked around to see how many officers were left manning their stations. She turned back to the man who had deemed the captain in cardiac arrest.”Status on the captain?”She shouted from the other side of the bridge.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:15 AM
[Officer] "I don't-" he inhaled in an attempted sniff, but ended up coughing from the smoke. The young man still seemed to be going with very rudimentary CPR. "I don't know, I don't know..." He grimaced and was thrown to the side as the ship was hit again, but regained his ground quickly to carry on, even if he was crying all the while.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:17 AM
She pauses over the first officer, evidently the man had a higher chance of survival over the captain, so he would have to wait, she moved over to the other side of the bridge to take over CPR for the captain, in a realistic situation there would be more than one officer helping.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:21 AM
[Officer]At the count of thirty he swapped positions with Amy to let her in, thankful that she had taken over or at least come to help. The fire continued to flicker in the background, metal groaning above them, sparks flickering from the consoles as the battle raged on.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:25 AM
“Structural integrity field status?”She called to.. well, anyone. She could indeed multitask while saving the captain.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:27 AM
[Engineering] "Only 9%. Shields came back up for just a minute until they cut through them again... Ma'am. I don't think we're gonna get through this."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:29 AM
She did indeed have access to a variety of staff, she couldn’t just do it all.”Options?”She called about the bridge. They’d know how to do their jobs better than she did.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:35 AM
[Engineering]The man's voice had started to go hoarse, distinctly wavering - probably from the smoke inhalation. "I could re-direct power from the engines, but-" There was no chance for the rest of his suggestion to be sounded out. The viewscreen filled with a red glow - and a second later the impact was felt. The viewscreen splintered. It was like a wash of orange light, a rush of strange cold as the front of the ship was torn away exposing the bridge to the vacuum of space - and then nothing. The lights were dark for a good few moments until the standard grid-pattern reappeared. The doors to the holodeck clicked open.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:38 AM
Wha. What happened? She stood up, did she fail the test? She did- she tried not to show her anger immediately. Just eying the Holodeck grid. Maybe had she not directed all her attention to the captain, she would’ve passed.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 12:43 AM
[D] Both doors slid open.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 12:43 AM
Amy made her way out of the Holodeck.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:08 AM
The holodeck had been re-set to the way it was at the beginning of Amy's test - grid-patterned with the singular chair. For the scenarios she had organised for the others, she knew exactly what they were being put into. For this she had no idea. It was... Oddly disconcerting. She steeled herself and took the chair, neatly crossing one leg over the other. Time to see if she still remembered how to take command.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:14 AM
[D]Just as Amy’s test had commenced the Holodeck had rearranged itself, but unlike Amy’s test the ship was in perfect working conditions, everyone was were they were supposed to be, consoles were calmly tapped, and the first officer and commander were in their places. A’arehel took the position of operations, her uniform unchanged, she took the position of the OPS officer that was currently on duty, she took her proper station.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:16 AM
The console she was working upon was easily distinguished by the continuous readouts of the ship's status. Shields unfluctuating, impulse engines in perfect condition, warp core stable, computer systems working within normal parameters, environmental controls all active. Nothing untoward. A quick glance was cast around the bridge, taking note of the officers on duty and ensuring that every post was manned. Again, nothing out of place.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:20 AM
The captain and commander could be heard having a conversation. [The captain.] “So I hear they’re supposed to be bringing the new warp engines and impulse drive online.” [The commander.]He looked over to his captain.”Ah so I’ve heard, improved stability? And cleaner emissions?” [The captain]The man nodded. Gripping the arm rests of his chair.”That’s right, we’re gonna be the first to test it.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:21 AM
And something was inevitably going to go wrong. Something would explode, there would be a warp core breach. Yes, yes, do hurry up and get on with it - patience had never been her strong suit.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:23 AM
The conversation had gone someone mindless and boring, it turned into chucking and gloating. Then the first officer turned to The ops officer. Who was at this moment A’aehrel. [The commander.]”Operations, prepare to bring the upgrades online.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:24 AM
"Understood, sir," was her standard reply. Fascinating that this was not being handled by engineering. In fact... "Engineering; please confirm readiness of upgrades to be initiated."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:32 AM
[Engineering]The man sighed, his back was hunched over, we was incredibly bored of his job.”Modifications now online, ready when you are.”The man turned back to the captain and commander. [The commander.]”Excellent, prepare to jump to warp 4.” [The captain.]He chuckled, shaking his head.”No no. We’ve been allotted maximum warp for this test.” [The commander.]”Would it not be wise to first begin in the lower end of the spectrum?” [The captain.]”Nope, helm prepare to go to maximum warp, on my mark.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:35 AM
Intriguing. It was time to delve into the ship's files, then; researching what was classed as 'maximum' for this vessel and also investigating what the fastest speed you could legally travel at in this area was. Numerous planets within the Federation had laws restricting the speed of space travel while in their vicinity. Might as well ensure that those laws are being upheld while we're here...
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:38 AM
[D]On the captain’s ‘engage’ the ship jumped to its maximum velocity, things seem to be holding, except for a few jolts here and there, the XO looked over at the ops officer. [Xo]”Operations? What’s going on, why are we shaking like that? Run a level three diagnostic on the stabilizers and nacelle control system.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:41 AM
Why put her at operations if she was going to be asked questions pertaining to engineering? Why use incorrect terminology? This was why she had tweaked the programmes auto-generated by the computer for the tests of the others. The computer and her were going to be having words after this was over. "Understood, sir, running diagnostics on internal inertial dampeners now."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:44 AM
[D]Finally this is where the really test began, the ship had unexpectedly gone dark, not a single console was glowing, then unexpectedly, screams of immense pain, then an active transport. Someone was being transported off the bridge, no it sounded like more than one person.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 01:49 AM
At the lights cutting out she blinked and immediately looked to her console for a sign of the backup coming online - confirmation needed to be given that they had come to an all-stop and that environmental controls were still stable. Gravity and oxygen were of the utmost importance for obvious reasons. With no consoles to take internal readings this was a bit of an issue, especially when the transporter beams flickered to life... But there were alternate options. There still hadn't been an order issued from the commanding officers. Why had the computer placed her here anyway? This was ridiculous. "Until backup power is online, switch to hand-held tricorder. Engineering; locate the source of our power outage. Science; attempt to discern the origin point of these transporter beams. As soon as we are back online I want shields up, full red alert." Shields were imperative. Generally you could not beam through them... Unless you were an Intelligence officer using future technology. This computer programme had read her file. Things were going to be difficult if it had honed in on that section.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 01:59 AM
[D]Minimal power was established, a few consoles were ignited, Operations, Science one, and science two, and an auxiliary engineering station, other than those stations the rest were completely down. The red alert klaxon did come to life, and so did the emergency lights, the bridge was overshadowed by a red glow. They could see the captain and first were indeed missing. And the man left to the Conn was the bored engineering officer. [Engineering]”Uhh. Excuse me? Who do you think you are taking command before me, as I recall I’m the second officer.”He snapped toward A’aehrel, ah the computer had no doubt slipped this man in to make her uncomfortable.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:02 AM
"As I recall you had not yet given an order. In an emergency situation someone must provide guidance," was a very smooth reply. It was ridiculous that the computer would have even created this argument. The only person who outranked her - ugh, outranked, she hadn't heard that aboard a starship in about fifty years - was Kunzo. She doubted he would take issue with a command being given, considering how first officers and captains often worked in tandem with one another aboard these sorts of ships. "Might I enquire, Sir, if you have yet localised the source of our brief power outage and the origin of the transporter beam which has just abducted our commanding officers?"
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:08 AM
[Engineer]He had quite noticeably and obnoxiously rolled his eyes, stepping away from his dark console, and over to the auxiliary engineering. Tapping the console. Which was dimly lit.”We have no shields, all systems- essential anyway, are offline, so far we’re not able to localize the source of the transporter. Might I suggest you get the view screen operational.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:13 AM
"In order to have the viewscreen online we must have other systems first. Shields and sensors are more imperative. You state 'essential systems' are offline. Are life support systems still operational?" If it had failed then it was going to cause an issue. Why couldn't people be more specific? Comms on the bridge may have been down but the commbadges still worked on an internal frequency which would not be impacted via a power outage - only if they were purposefully jammed. Utilising this, she then stated "engineering from bridge. Using handheld tricorders please endeavour to localise the source of the ship's power outage." While awaiting a response she worked away at her own console - ensuring that shields could be brought online first of all, then engines, then weaponry.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:19 AM
[D]Engineering was able to cut through to the bridge using the internal communications system. A voice a woman’s voice, the assistant chief. [ACMO]”Engineering here sir, we were able to localize the outage, several components have gone missing, Most notably the warp core. Emergency power is all we can give you, we believe life support should last another two maybeee three hours. I’m sorry bridge there’s nothing we can do.” A science officer then cut in on the conversation. [Science]”We’ve localized the transporter, it’s coming from a massive object 20 feet away from the port bow.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:21 AM
She tapped her foot for a moment. "Conduct repairs and replacements to the best of your ability, engineering. Bridge out. Science - analysis of this 'object,' please."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:27 AM
[D]Everyone on the bridge turned toward the science officer, who was frantically typing away trying to give the first officer Something. [Science]”With minimal sensors it’s.. kinda hard to tell..” Before he could give his explanation, another transport had commenced, this time taking the 2nd officer, the beam could only be described as green.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:29 AM
Communications were down so they could not open a hailing frequency. Perhaps they were caught in some sort of radius that this object was creating? But how to move away from it... Hm. "I need to know how many remotely-controlled shuttlecraft we have on board and whether they have also been hit by this power fluctuation or not."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:32 AM
[Engineering.]With the second officer gone, a junior engineer took his place. Moving over to engineering.”We, have 2 operational.. but that doesn’t matter if we can’t get the shuttle bay doors open.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:34 AM
"Shuttlebay doors have a manual override. I need an operations officer to link up a PADD to that shuttlecraft and ensure that it is online and flight-capable." Shuttlebay doors required opening, someone needed to remotely pilot that shuttlecraft out - if it was even operational, that was. Then they could test its shields or if they would be drained too.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:38 AM
[Operations]”Aye sir. But wait.. aren’t you operations?”The wide eyed ensign had asked, he had only focused on A’aehrel for a minute before searching the emergency supplies for a large variant of PADD.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:39 AM
She gave a forced exhale. Why were Humans like this? "At present I am issuing orders. I cannot issue orders if I am not on the bridge."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:42 AM
[Ops]He had found one, perfectly sized.”Found it!”He had been able to successfully determine that the shuttle was in perfect working order, now the only thing was to get the doors open.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:44 AM
"Initiate shields for the shuttlecraft and have it ready to depart, remaining just above the ship. Have two officers don environmental suits, magnetise their boots, and then open the shuttlebay doors using the manual overrides."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:49 AM
[D]A moment of anticipation as the orders were being relayed down to the shuttle bay, the bridge was silent for a minute. [Ops]”The shuttle is away! And the signal is strong. I’m attempting to find the...” [D]The shuttle had been piloted to the source of the disruption. A massive ship, an unidentifiable one was hovering over more than just a little area of the ship. (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 02:54 AM
"Intriguing..." She muttered at the results. "Can we get a reading? Any life forms, open frequencies for communication, anything of the sort." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 02:57 AM
[D]The vessel had established some kind of communication with the federation ship. [?]”Why have you entered our space.” The voice sounded horse, it sounded like there were several beings speaking at once. (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:02 AM
How convenient that their communications relay was down but somehow this vessel was communicating. Starfleet ships, Starfleet computers... All 'garbage' as the Humans would say. Intelligence's technology was far better. "Greetings," A'aehrel offered in response. "We were travelling in order to test a new flight method when our engines failed us, resulting in us stopping here. We extend our formal greetings and peace to you on behalf of the United Federation of Planets."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:04 AM
[?] ”Negative, we were able to establish an uplink with your feeble, inferior computers. We have assimilated all your knowledge. Greetings are irrelevant, your species is destroying our space. You will explain yourself.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:07 AM
Oh, how delightful. Tal Shiar protocol would have this vessel destroyed. Starfleet first contact protocol stated 'they're a fantastic new life form and we have to be nice.' Pathetic. "If you have assimilated all of your knowledge then you will be aware that we had no intention of 'destroying your space.' Once our engines have been brought online we shall gladly vacate your territory."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:09 AM
[?]”No, that will not be sufficient, you will destroy your vessel immediately.” The lifeforms met her reply with a swift response, they seemed to be beyond reason.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:11 AM
"May I enquire why leaving is not sufficient? Destroying our vessel would cause more harm to your space than our leaving would. Warp trails dissipate swiftly; countless emissions of plasma from a detonated warp drive does not. It would be contradictory and would cause you further harm as opposed to good."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:13 AM
[?]The aliens took a moment to respond to the woman, it seemed they were thinking. ”You will destroy your vessel immediately.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:16 AM
"Again - this would be contradictory and conflicting. You have stated that your reason for requesting we leave is because we are 'destroying your space.' Leaving shall solve your issue. Our destruction would cause more harm. Your logic is flawed."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:17 AM
[?]”If you are incapable of destroying the vessel, it would be agreeable to let us destroy it for you.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:18 AM
Was this the computer's goal? To make an enemy who was completely incompetent? "I am not stating we are incapable. I am stating that your logic is flawed. There is no benefit whatsoever of the destruction of this vessel."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:20 AM
[?]”Logic is irrelevant. Your warpcore is infecting our planets and our kind with incurable radiation. After this altercation, we will eradicate all life linked to this vessel.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:22 AM
Of course you will. "Our warp core will infect your planets further if we detonate it - which is what will happen if we initiate a self-destruct, or if you fire upon us. The radiation would tarnish this area. If you allow us to leave then you do not have this issue, and therefore no further infection."
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:27 AM
[?]”That is insufficient, you will move your vessel to a safe distance, then detonate your core. It may affect our people now, but it would be better overall. You have one minute and forty-five seconds to decide. After we will destroy your vessel.” [D]The transmission was cut, then full power was restored, all stations flickered to life, but the command officers were not returned. A com came in from engineering. [Assistant chief]”Bridge, engineering here, the warpcore was replaced in its proper spot.. all systems are coming back online.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:31 AM
What... What was the point of this? What was this trying to test her on? If the warp core was operational once more then it meant that they could just leave! What was this supposed to be testing, her ability to not walk to the computer core after this was over and violently tear its circuitry out for creating this stupidly enigmatic test?! "I presume that the warp core is operational again?"
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:36 AM
[D]A small demonstration of power from the larger vessel. A single bream of energy was fired from the larger vessel, destroying the remotely piloted shuttle in one foul swoop. [?]”Proceed, our weapons capability greatly overpowers your’s do not attempt to go too far from our vessel, we will be monitoring you closely.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 03:47 AM
Yes, yes, of course they do, delightful. If she had wanted to run the Kobayashi Maru then she would have loaded that programme instead. This communications line was audio only. It meant that they did not see her pace across the bridge to the science console. She looked to the helmsman and raised a set number of fingers each time - indicating co-ordinates of where they should jump to warp to. This would have been so much easier on a Tal Shiar ship where everyone knew their elusive sign language so they could communicate without talking. Now all she had to do was rig the ship's own tractor beam as an emitter, set up to project the image of a warp field in one direction while they jumped in the opposite. A hand was held up to the helmsman, indicating that they should wait, wait... And then she gave them the go-ahead; tractor beam emitting what was effectively a mirage of a warp trail as a distraction and sending it in one direction, while the ship itself warped out in the other. If it didn't work it didn't work. At this stage she could not care less.
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Lieutenant Mino 14-Jul-20 03:50 AM
[D]The plan had succeeded, the vessel had believed that the false signature was the actual ship. Whilst the real ship got away- the program had come to an abrupt close. The entire bridge had vanished and had been replaced by the holodeck grid.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 04:00 AM
A very slow exhale was given as the holodeck flickered back to normal. She shook her had and headed out. This... Had been an experience. There was a holodeck programme with her name on it later on that she was going to enjoy far more than she had enjoyed this. Kormerek; the Romulan martial art designed for breaking bones...
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 04:25 PM
[D] There was a singular chair in the centre of the holodeck. The distinct sound of the doors clicking - locked - rang out as soon as Sara had entered the room properly.
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 04:26 PM
Sara entered the holodeck, nerves alight but confident that nothing too terrible would come of this if she failed. She only had to focus on doing her job and do the most damage control she could. She should have lit incense in retrospect, but it was too late and she was here now. She took the seat in the middle, taking another steadying breath and breathed it out.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 04:26 PM
[D] The lights in the holodeck cut out, the grid pattern on the walls fades. For a moment it is completely black – and then there is the sudden scorching heat of fire. Orange flickers to life across your field of view, illuminating the rest of the scene. This is the bridge of an odyssey-class starship and it is burning. Beyond the viewscreen there are a number of vessels present, faction unidentifiable; but the way that they weave in and around one another to continue firing upon the Phoenix conveys that they must be an enemy. The ship shakes – another direct hit from a torpedo of some form. You seem to already have the captain’s chair, having taken command when too many other bridge officers fell. The shouts from other officers carry across the bridge despite the sound of the red alert klaxon. “Captain! I’m picking up a plasma leak on the civilian decks, let me localise… Uh, nineteen! Fire suppressant systems haven’t activated in that area – it could ignite and blow up the entire ship!”
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 04:33 PM
Her adrenaline immediately spiked, looking over to the holographic form of the man yelling the damages, thinking how she could ever possibly pull this off. Plasma leak, Plasma leak, They needed to suppress it before coolant become mixed in with the air and killed everyone on the civilian decks. "Override the activation systems and engage them manually. Decks 18 and 20 as well in case it spread! Helm! Why are we not moving!?" Her voice shook, but she felt as though she was doing well despite her nervous overthinking. This is just a simulation, this has no real consequences.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 04:36 PM
[Helm] “I’m engaging evasive manoeuvres now, ma’am, but they’ve been hitting our impulse engines hard, it’s not going to be easy!” [Ops] “Attempting an override… I’ve managed to switch on suppressant systems for decks eighteen and twenty, but nineteen’s is still offline, the system must have taken a hit!”
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 04:44 PM
"Do we have enough power to switch over to Warp, helm?" This is a nightmare, how could she keep the civilians safe from the poisonous air? Her face darkened with blush as she tried to simultaneously fix both problems. "Evacuate deck 19 to deck 20, face cover mandate ASAP. Helm! If not, do we have manual engines online?" (edited)
"Ops, do we have a water suppression system?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 04:48 PM
[Helm] “Warp drive is offline but impulse is steady, think I should be able to keep this up for a while if the shields hold!” He called, referring to the evasive manoeuvres as they attempted to dodge the incoming phaserfire. [Ops] “Uhm, fire suppression systems are generally foam-based, ma’am, but they can be changed if needs be. Issue is there’s no way to evacuate deck nineteen, bulkheads sealed automatically when a plasma leak was detected. Computer’s picking up a massive heat signature on deck nineteen and it’s spreading, if it interacts with that plasma leak…” The rest of the officer’s words went unsaid. If they collided then the entirety of the ship could go up in flames; the explosion would be too much for even the bulkheads to handle.
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 04:55 PM
It was an incredibly hard decision. There was no way for the civilians to evacuate, leading her plan of flooding deck 19 completely useless. If there was already a fire, and the plasma leak was spreading, not only would all the civilians die, everyone aboard would likely perish. She swallowed tight, she should have put her main attentions towards the leak instead of maneuvering away from the fire-fight, if only she knew more about combustion chemistry! "Alright, alright! O-order all civilians to put on oxygen masks ASAP, Suck the entire deck of oxygen and cut off the supply as well, maybe we can suppress the flames!" (edited)
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"The plasma leak might take longer to fix, but it will buy time. Send any available engineering outside deck 19 to the jefferies tube nearby- have them engage the control by hand, oxygen masks mandated!" (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 04:59 PM
[Ops] “Shit shit shit, right, okay, uh-“ there was a pause as the ship shuddered again. “engineering are donning correct equipment now, they can be there waiting for once the fire is staved, but the civilians don’t have anything like that. There isn’t equipment on that deck, closest armoury is like five decks up!”
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 04:59 PM
"Replicate it!" (edited)
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"Oh gods, civilians don't have codes to the armory inventory, fuck." (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:00 PM
[Ops] "There's no time for that, you really think like fifty people can replicate an entire functional O2 kit in time?! Ma'am, that fire is dangerously close, if it even comes near that goddamn plasma leak-"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:02 PM
Her face was pink up to her ears, a hand over her mouth as she realized what she might have to do. How could she kill an entire civilian deck to save the rest of the crew aboard? How could she live with that? But also, how could she doom the rest of the crew to die if she didn't? "Cut oxygen to deck 19."
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"Engineering, please for love of life, engage the manual overhaul!"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:05 PM
[Ops] "I-" He looked around to her, eyes widening ever so slightly, but then nodded and turned back to his console. "Life support to deck nineteen off now... I can vent the deck and completely starve it of oxygen now, uh, sooner rather than later..." [Engineering] "If you're going to vent the deck they can't get in!"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:07 PM
"Flames survive by oxygen, they'll grow only a little before they die out with the oxygen cut..civilians won't immediately die, do not vent, Ops. Engineering, get in there now!"
Her voice was shaking, she'd never been in such a position of authority and it showed. It was a race of time. Humans could survive for a few minutes without oxygen at best before passing out. They had such a short window, but it might could be done.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:09 PM
[Engineering] "Ma'am, it takes time for the deck's o2 level to go down, LS systems are designed to keep you alive as long as possible. That fire's still going to be going down there and my goddamn engineers are-" He had attempted to interject but there was another impact, consoles sparking. "Fine. Fine. They're heading in now."
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:11 PM
"As if the fire and the civilians both won't dwindle it to nothing in no time! Engineering is in full protective gear, the civilians have nothing. Engineering, please move it!"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:19 PM
Her hand still over her mouth as she tried to keep calm, even breaths. Lives, even holographic ones, were on the line and she nerved herself about the Ops officer's response. She was in command, but she also wasn't an engineering or Ops officer. To be successful command, it took several departments..she maybe..shouldn't be so hasty. "Ops. Is there any way to vent away from engineering?"
Speed was the name of this game now.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:22 PM
[Engineering] "They're going now, ma'am, Jefferies tube lead them into section twelve and they need into fourteen, going to have to cut through a bulkhead or two to get through, but that-" [Ops] "If they had full EV suits they could have magnetised their boots to ground themselves. Uh... If they hold off and stay at their current location I can do that now because they'll be behind the bulkheads. Means that they'll have to hold off on going for the plasma leak for now, though." [Engineering] "I need clear instructions, damn it, are they going or not?!"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:23 PM
"How long does it take to cut through a bulkhead? I need exact times."
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:23 PM
[Engineering] "Shit, like, a minute per bulkhead, minute and a half?"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:24 PM
"Vent deck 19 and start cutting through the first bulkhead and get ready for the second one. Go!"
A minute and a half per bulkhead at most. 3 minutes to get through, most species can last up to four or five before passing out. Maybe. Gods, Odin, maybe! Another minute or so to override the suppression system, a few seconds to surge the deck with oxygen once the leak and fire were under control. There might be a few casualties...but..but she might could save most of them.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:27 PM
[Ops] "Venting deck nineteen now," he stated, and you could hear the sound of some sort of metallic reverberation throughout the ship as deck nineteen was effectively exposed to the vacuum of space; oxygen rushing out. [Engineering] "They're cutting through the first bulkhead now."
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:29 PM
She felt oddly stable with a plan in place. If it failed there was nothing more she likely could do, but with that operation now in motion, she could focus on directing helm to subvert them out of enemy fire. "Helm! What do our shields look like, are we able to maneuver out of firing range?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:31 PM
[Helm] "Uh, if we could transfer some power through to the impulse engines I might be able to get out of their range. It would take a minute though and our shields are barely holding..."
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:32 PM
"We cannot sit with barely functioning shields and be hit again. Shields will fail regardless. Subvert power from all recreational decks and non-essential decks, reroute to engines." (edited)
"Decks 9, 10, 11, 12, 13."
Recreational decks and quarters decks- no one should be in there anyway. It would only be for a moment to get them out of there.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:36 PM
[Ops] "I'm on it! Diverting now..." [Helm] "I'm gonna throttle our impulse drive, sweep us under them, should be able to get out of their range..." Their words were mimicked in the sudden banking of the ship as their speed climbed, attempting to get away from the attackers who unfortunately seemed to be in pursuit.
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:37 PM
"At your best, Helm! Engineering, what is your ETA!"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:38 PM
[Engineering] "'Bout another minute and they should be through, won't take long to sort out the plasma leak from there." [Tactical] "The attackers are tailing us, ma'am, and it doesn't seem like I'm getting through their shields!"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:40 PM
"At your best, Engineering. Tactical, do not waste time firing at them, we barely have the energy to keep up our own shields. We are engaging evasive maneuvers, please stand by." (edited)
Gods her face felt hot, her voice not quite as meek and nervous as it was, but still it felt thick in her throat. Evasive maneuvers only worked as long as they had energy to move. They had to get warp back online. "How many engineers do we have working to get warp back online?" (edited)
"Wrong question- what is keeping the warp from being online? Do we have a diagnostic?" (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:47 PM
[Engineering] "Automatic safety controls kicked in with the plasma leak - it shuts down in case the two collide. I might be able to override it now, give me a second..."
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:47 PM
"Standing by."
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:50 PM
[Engineering] "...Shit, wait, there we go, core is re-initialising!"
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:52 PM
"Good job Engineering! As soon as we're back online Helm, send us into wa- Can we warp with fire-suppression on?" (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 05:54 PM
[Helm] "That we can, ma'am, as long as external inertial dampeners go down and internal go up fine then we're all good." [Engineering] "Readings indicate we're green there."
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 05:54 PM
"Then as soon as we're back online, send us into warp, helm! Engineering, are you through the second bulkhead?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 06:01 PM
[Engineering] "That we have, they're working on the leak now, almost there... And... Got it!" [Helm] "Taking us out, warp seven is the best I can get but we should manage it!" The viewscreen was filled with stars rushing by - and confirmation soon came that the attackers had not followed.
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 06:03 PM
"Ops, close the vents. Engineering, manual engage fire suppression! As soon as indicators read the leak is controlled, blast deck 19 with oxygen, re-engage life support and civilian recovery."
She gave a shaky breath, her face pink with an extra rush of adrenaline. She felt close to crying, people, even just holographic people, had almost died because of her. She could not be any more grateful for the protection and grace that her gods gave her in this moment. Though as she pushed her face into her hands, she certainly didn't feel graceful. "Engineering, what's our body count, how many are alive?" (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 06:07 PM
[Engineering] "Understood, ma'am. Looks like the plasma leak is fully contained now. Looks like the fire has gone out, and... Life support is back online." [Ops] "Medical are on their way. They should be able to get through fine now that engineering have those holes in the bulkheads." [Science] "...And sensors indicate that we have not been followed. We do not have a full reading from deck nineteen yet, ma'am-" they paused and swivelled in their seat to look to Sara. "-But I believe that the results shall be promising." [D] The holodeck went black.
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 06:08 PM
Wow. What a damn rush. The adrenaline was making her shaky, but for all intents and purposes, the ship had survived.
She stood up out of the chair.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 06:09 PM
[D] The holodeck re-set to its grid pattern as before, and there was the click of the doors unlocking.
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Deleted User 14-Jul-20 06:10 PM
Sara felt like she suddenly weighed two tons under her own weight as she walked towards the doors, stepping out into the bright, artificial light of the deck hallway.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 09:22 PM
The holodeck had already set the scene for her – just a regular training hall, nothing fantastic. The flooring had a slight hint of a spring to it; accommodating for different styles. Mirrors lined the room so you could continually check your own form and ensure that you were performing correctly… And perhaps so you could check your uniform and work out where the blood was coming from afterwards. The jacket of her uniform was removed and set down next to the door alongside her PADD. Both sleeves of her long-sleeved shirt were rolled up, boots and socks removed. It was always a struggle to decide on exactly how you should perform when in a setting such as this. If you were out in the field then you were going to be wearing full uniform along with those hideous new boots. If you were in a training hall – sparring with someone else, for example – then you were not going to be wearing uniform and could go for a more traditional approach. Her own method here was a combination of the two. Slowly she paced around the room, stretching as she went. Elbow up behind the head and opposite hand pulling to towards the other side, stopping mid-step to crouch back and stretch out her legs. Then it was time for a quick warmup, requesting that the computer spawn in the first of many holograms. It was just some miscellaneous person holding kicking-pads, no one of interest yet. This part was solely for her to warm up – starting with half-turning kicks, full-turning kicks, then side, back, axe, onto reverse. Punches were thrown in between, high knife-hand strikes which would have hit the neck directly if the pad had not been there. divider
Eventually, warming up became boring, and it was time to move onto what this holodeck programme was actually about. Starting off with regular intensity fighting, it would move through the different styles she knew until she was at the most intensive – designed to kill within one strike. It was good practice to go through the different martial arts and get some practice with them all, and then at the end it combined everything into one, throwing out randomly generated opponents for a mass fight instead of a more traditional spar. This method was invaluable as a sport for fitness, for self-defence practice… And for getting her anger out. “Computer,” the Romulan called, “initiate programme, safeties off.” It was with that command that the first opponent spawned in, dressed in traditional Vulcan robes. From opposite sides of the flooring they both bowed to one another, ready to fight – starting with the Vulcan art of Suus Mahna.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 14-Jul-20 10:58 PM
The doors to the holodeck slid open, and the rather large aenar slowly stepped in, looking around for the commander.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 11:08 PM
The simulation had carried on by that point, well into the more advanced martial arts. Ezran had entered just in time to see an opponent throw a punch at A'aehrel. His wrist was caught in her left hand and then her right swung into a knife-hand strike, making direct contact to just above the man's elbow - the outside instead of the inside, forcing it to bend the wrong way. There was a sickening crack which echoed throughout the training hall.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 14-Jul-20 11:12 PM
The man simply paused for a moment, looking across the training hall. "Should I uh, come back Commander? You seem a tad busy right now." He awkwardly shouted across the hall.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 11:15 PM
A foot was hooked around the back of the hologram's ankle and then swept forwards, swiftly tripping him up. Then she stepped back and turned to the newcomer, resisting the urge to sigh. "Computer, pause programme. Can I help you with something, Commander Ch'evhalen..?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 14-Jul-20 11:30 PM
"Well, Commander. I wanted to speak to you about the emergency procedures you asked me to work on. But if you're busy..."
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Jul-20 11:33 PM
"You can clearly see that I am not conventionally busy, Commander..." She did sigh then. Why were so many people like this? "What can I do for you."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 14-Jul-20 11:57 PM
"I'll uh, leave it for now. Kind of lost my train of thought, perhaps a message would have been better. What sort of uh, program you got here? Some sort of sparring?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 12:02 AM
Oh spirits above and sands below, was he really that mentally inept? "If you happen to remember why you are here then do elaborate. And yes. It is quite evidently a sparring programme."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 12:51 AM
"And do you normally break the bones of those you spar with? It seems rather... aggressive."
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 12:57 AM
"These are merely holograms, Commander." How she yearned to break his bones right now. Perhaps his spine, rather high up... A swift snap of the neck. Or if that was too illegal maybe just cutting out his tongue would suffice, at least he could no longer talk. "They do not feel the pain as another person would. In a real scenario I may use this martial art form, or another. It depends on whom we were fighting and what the circumstances were."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 01:01 AM
"I mean, still. Is that really necessary? It does seem a little harsh, even for self defense. Maybe I just stepped in at a bad time." He looked over. "Perhaps I could join you, and you could show me some of your moves."
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 07:51 AM
"Of course it is necessary," came her reply, eyes narrowing at the Aenar. "Every opponent is different. Everyone has different levels of skill. If you do not correctly subdue a Klingon or Nausicaan then you shall be killed. Computer, resume programme? You are free to join me-" she paused at the sound of rapid footsteps from behind as a newly spawned opponent rushed her. Her stance sunk in preparation, rooted - and then as soon as they attempted to grab her from behind she moved, using the leverage to immediately flip them over her shoulder. The man's neck was grasped as he fell. A swift motion of both hands had it snapped before he had even hit the ground again. "-but the holodeck safeties are off, and this programme does include lethal martial arts. If you cannot keep up..."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 08:08 AM
"Is risking your life really the only way you can train, Commander? I'd rather not have to find you dead one day because you were killed by your sparring partner." He slowly made his was over to her, stepping up onto the training pad. "Perhaps we could spar with eachother instead."
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 08:13 AM
Yet another deep sigh. "There is no point in training if there is no real threat. How else would you correctly practice? I would rather not break the bones of a colleague, though. Computer - stop holographic opponents, please." She narrowed her eyes slightly, scrutinising the Aenar. Broad. Well grounded. Strong - likely a user of brute force. She already knew of that shoulder injury, his stance indicated he tended to shift his weight instead of keeping it distributed. Did he really want to do this? "Are you certain that you wish to fight?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 08:16 AM
"If you're comfortable to do so. I don't want either of us to hurt eachother, but I don't want you getting hurt by those holograms either. I think I'll be okay, I've fought with plenty of people in my time, I'm sure I can handle a small sparring match."
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 08:20 AM
It was quite evident that this, initially, had not been a small sparring match. People did not usually have their necks snapped in a small sparring match. Nonetheless she gave the commander a nod and then sunk into a bow, holding it for a moment before standing straight once more with hands behind her back in her usual posture. "Very well. You may attack me."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 08:28 AM
He nodded, moving into his fighting stance and slowly approaching the woman. "Now, I don't wanna accidentally hurt you or anything, so just say if you want to stop."
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 09:39 AM
"And the same goes for you, Commander," she stated but did not move - it was rather clear that she was waiting to respond to his own attempt, remaining on the defensive.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 10:06 AM
He moved towards her, and ducked to side before charging into her, trying to knock her off her feet.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 01:37 PM
Brute force with a bit of a tactical approach with the feint. Just as expected. And as expected, he was running with the intention of barging into her with his right shoulder. All of his weight was forward upon his right. It did not take much to step aside at the last moment, let him stagger past, and then firmly place a forceful side-kick to the back of his right knee in an attempt to make it buckle.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 03:11 PM
His leg buckled for a breif moment before he spun round to recover. "You're pretty fast, Commander." He moved, and lunged out again to try and grab onto her.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 05:52 PM
Once again his attack was dodged; ducking under his outstretched arms, hands still behind her back. The Aenar really did rely on his strength as opposed to anything else, didn't he? What was his tactic, keep trying to rush the opponent until either they fell over or he tired out? No wonder he has ended up injuring his shoulder. But then again... She might as well observe how he fared in close-quarters combat - standard sparring instead of this wrecking-ball approach. She moved again; a swift step forwards and to the left of him, left leg forwards. Her right hand was swiftly moved into an outside forearm block, pushing the Aenar's arm away so his attempt to grab at her completely missed - and then at the last second it became a knife-hand strike. Fingers curled, snake-like, to grab at his wrist and hold him in place; simultaneously going in for a half-turning kick to his abdomen.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 08:49 PM
He waited for her to grab onto his arm, hoping she would grab onto him, faster opponents usually did. He grabbed onto her arm as well, and pulled her in towards him, bringing his other arm to block her kick.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 09:51 PM
More use of brute strength, was it all that the security officer knew? She may have been thrown off balance for a second but it was easily remedied; throwing her right foot back down again, stance sinking. The switch in styles from something graceful to the completely rooted stance was jarring - suus mahna to llaekh'ae'rl. Facing him at an angle, a single eyebrow was quirked. It was very much a gesture of 'what now?' She was not going to attack him - merely waiting to see what he would do next.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 10:07 PM
Unfortunately, speed was not the man's strong suit, and he knew there was so way he could outspeed the woman anyway, strength was his only real option, hit her once and hit her hard. He swung out at her, trying his best to fake her out and predict her dodge so he could attack her once she had moved.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 10:10 PM
And funnily enough she didn't move - opting to take the hit. Her stance remained strong but there was perhaps the slightest hint of a flinch. Whether that was real or feigned was up for debate. It seemed she had begun switching through the martial arts. In kormerek, blocking an attack was seen as cowardly. If you steadied yourself and remained rooted then you could take the hits and then switch again. She wouldn't stay with this tactic for long - it was more for the shock factor of her not switching back to that fluid grace than anything. Swapping styles rapidly was an easy way to trip a person up.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 10:28 PM
The fact she hadn't dodged and had just straight up taken the heavy blow was impressive and kind of threw Ezran off for a moment, if she wasn't going to dodge then he would try and take her down before she decided to change her mind. He swung out with his leg to knock her off balance and tried to grab onto her again.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 10:37 PM
With her stance sunk down to create a low centre of gravity, it all but ensured that Ch'evhalen's attempt to trip her up would meet a sturdy resistance. As soon as his ankle was hooked around her own she swept her foot out; using his own balance and weight against him. She allowed him to grab her shoulder though, effectively taking her down with him - using the momentum of the fall to practically slink down to the ground faster.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 10:44 PM
He let himself fall, trying to grab onto her and pin her down to the ground, if he was going to fall, he might as well try and come out in top.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 11:14 PM
It seemed as if they had both gone for the same strategy - Ch'evhalen all but forcing her to the other side in an attempt to knock her down first. She had landed awkwardly but had both hands still firmly upon the ground. In a swift movement she pushed herself back up into a jump-press up - and then spun to face him. Gravity would have taken her back down in an instant... But the Aenar was sturdy, and latching onto him would both keep her from falling and give her an opportunity to reverse their positions. One leg wrapped around the back of Ch'evhalen's own, an arm crossing behind his neck; using the momentum to drive him into the turn and reverse their places, him ending up on the floor instead.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 11:19 PM
He couldn't exactly do much to stop her, she had him pinned down pretty well, he did try his best to push her off, but she had technically won this fight.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 11:29 PM
Knowing that Ch'evhalen was far stronger than her, it then came down to her immobilising him. Both legs were positioned to either side of his figure, knees dug into his hips to hopefully keep him from squirming. Hands shot forwards with precise strikes - forceful despite just using the tips of her fingers, hands formed into knife-hand strikes. Four strikes were given; clavicle on both sides, interior of his elbows on both; using the kellad nerve strike seen in the art of n'delrek to immobilise and numb the arms. Her left hand suddenly pushed into his sternum to hold him down, right still formed into a knife-hand strike, rapidly being aimed towards the exposed section of his throat- But the attack stopped short with only perhaps a centimetre to spare, leaving Ch'evhalen there immobilised... And the Romulan with the very slight hint of a smirk upon her face.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 15-Jul-20 11:36 PM
He let out a sharp cough, trying to catch his breath, looking up with a smile. "You win, commander. You fought exceptionally well."
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Jul-20 11:45 PM
"Fighting in any way that is less than exceptional would be pointless," she replied, letting a rare hint of amusement and perhaps sarcasm slip into her tone... Until she blinked and glanced down suddenly, realising the position they were in - him on the floor, her pinning him to the ground. Swiftly she had sprung back up to her feet and extended out a hand to help him up... Maybe trying to salvage the situation and make it less awkward.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 16-Jul-20 12:08 AM
He grimaced and slowly stood up, putting a hand to his shoulder and rolled it around in its joint... "Aaah... That was a good workout, Commander. Really helped ease the pain in my shoulder."
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Captain Syrezeaju 16-Jul-20 01:36 AM
A'aehrel went to position her arms behind her back in that usual ram-rod straight posture... But then she paused. One hand was held up to indicate that the Aenar should stay still. Silently she paced around to stand behind him. Their height difference was almost ridiculous and she had to stretch up on the very tips of her toes, thankfully still keeping balance. One hand was held firmly just in the joint of his shoulder, the other stretching up and over to his clavicle... And then she pushed to the back of his shoulder, hand to the front remaining in place to push back against it. There was a dull clicking noise, and as soon as she had heard it, a nerve strike was hit into the back of his shoulder, creating a wave of numbness which faded after only a brief moment. Only then did she pace back around to face him, now folding her arms behind her back. "Try now."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 16-Jul-20 01:47 AM
He moved his arm again, stretching out the shoulder... "I- Well that does feel a lot better actually. You're surprisingly good at that... Perhaps I should let you take a crack at my shoulder some time, I bet you could sort it out real good."
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Captain Syrezeaju 16-Jul-20 02:26 AM
"I believe that a physiotherapist or a chiropractor would be able to resolve your issue far better than I... But I do not see why that should stop me from trying." Despite her words - polite as always, she had to try to be polite - she very much hoped that he would not take her up on that offer. This... This instance with the Aenar, this sparring? It had brought out the worst in her. 'The worst' did not refer to her ability to kill without hesitation or to fight people to the death; ‘the worst’ referred to her shift in attitude. It was horrifying, how suddenly she could switch from some coherent and dedicated individual to someone who had ‘fun.’ She knew that she had felt the rush of satisfaction upon winning against the security officer, she knew that she had enjoyed this – and that was simply not allowed. She should not have even accepted him to join her in the first place. Him- this security officer who barely knew tactics, who, who had fallen behind on his work, who had been so kind to her but then had been caught with the chief medical officer, and- The fact that she had even spoken with him in an atmosphere that was informal only served to revolt her. How could she have acted like this? How could she have been so informal, unprofessional, and stooped to the levels of the likes of him? This was not her, this was not her. This vessel was already bringing out the worst of her. But this was what she wanted, was it not? To experience the true way of life the way you were supposed to see it, where your emotions were not controlled by the state, where people were allowed to be people. She had wanted to adapt and change and be polite and learn but now… Why was it so horrifying? Why could she settle for neither? Why did she dislike, hate, completely *despise *everything which had happened here today? The conflict was nauseating. She despised it, too. divider
Her external display was completely calm compared to the internal battle that her mind had decided to wage against itself. Quietly she paced back over to the side of the room to retrieve the PADD and her jacket from the floor. The uniform jacket had even been perfectly folded up so as to ensure that not a single crease formed upon it. It was such a characteristic move. Shrugging it back on, she looked back to Ch'evhalen. The somewhat smug expression from before had completely dissipated now, leaving only her regular neutrality behind. It was almost as if she had remembered that this was a starship, starships were for working, and 'fun' was something that children had but adults were to avoid. In fact, it almost seemed as if the realisation had made her desperate to get out and return to normal functioning as soon as possible. Perhaps she even felt guilty at this - indulging in this sparring, finding it fun. Her expression conveyed nothing but her firm desire to leave as soon as possible did raise the possibility… But Ch’evhalen was Aenar and could likely detect the sheer conflict and anger that had suddenly arisen from her. "Should you remember what you originally wished to speak with me about then please get in touch, Commander. Good day." The customary nod was given and almost instantaneously the holodeck doors had slid open to allow her exit, vanishing around the archway of the room, braided hair flicking behind her. The holodeck itself faded out the programme a moment later and returned to its standard grid-pattern once more, leaving Ezran standing there, alone.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 16-Jul-20 02:38 AM
He stood there, motionless for a while after she had left. He had noticed the emotional energy that seemed radiate off her, excitement and enjoyment during their sparring, the rush of almost fear and anxiety when she caught herself having fun, the anger and frustration, the intense desire to run away and flee from any form of social interaction. He had spent a long time sensing people and their emotions, and this woman was a whole bundle of various emotions fighting with eachother, it was kind of hard to see the woman he enjoyed the company of fall into such a conflict of emotion, perhaps he would have to talk about their friendship and see if he couldn't find out if he had made anything awkward between them or something. But things had changed. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 17-Jul-20 05:44 AM
Once he knew Byrne was behind him, Maleb started talking to the computer. "Computer, please load a mission tagged 'swimming'."
[D] After a few moments, the floor turned into an ocean, with both players precariously balanced on a piece of shuttlecraft hull.
Maleb nodded before issuing another command. "Belaying, please."
[D] This time, they were at the top of a mountain. Behind the pair was an almost crumbling cliff, but in front of them were Klingons, phasers out and eyes searching. The only thing available was climbing gear. The intended path was obvious.
"As you can see, the tags allow you to choose a specific conditions, event, or requirement."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 17-Jul-20 05:52 AM
“I see.” Byrne nodded.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 17-Jul-20 05:53 AM
"Computer, please generate a mission tagged as 'Sniper.'"
[D] The mountain instantly transformed into a dense forest. Maleb and Byrne were in a very small clearing, but the trees almost formed walls around them.
Maleb furrowed his eyebrows and looked around, mildly confused.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 17-Jul-20 06:00 AM
“Now, this,” Byrne stretched and popped a few joints. “This I can work with.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 17-Jul-20 06:02 AM
Still confused, Maleb crouched down so that his entire body was nearly on the floor. He searched around and pointed like an arrow to one spot. It was a perfect gap in the trees, just big enough to aim through to another clearing. "There."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 17-Jul-20 06:09 AM
Byrne has finished stretching and was now looking in the same direction as Maleb.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 17-Jul-20 06:09 AM
[D] There was also a bag on the ground, with all the basic things two snipers would need, including one phaser rifle.
"Keep in mind that the program will not start until it deems you ready, since it is currently set to level one."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 17-Jul-20 06:13 AM
“Ah, my favorite model.” Byrne crouched and set up the equipment. Along with the phaser rifle on the tripod, she set up a wind gage and compass like she was used to.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 17-Jul-20 06:14 AM
Maleb stood back and watched.
[D] As visible through the gap, there were several blurry Humanoids forms. Maybe five or six. It was impossible to get a clear view without a sight, though.
Silently, Maleb slipped out of the Holodeck to leave Deimora to her practice.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 17-Jul-20 03:45 PM
Byrne knelt down and looked through the scope. Her vision got so much clearer. She locked on one as he was standing in front of another. Two for one deal. She took out two of the five with one shot.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 17-Jul-20 05:38 PM
For the next three, she wanted to spice some things up. She chose three arbitrarily fatal places and took them out easily. Once she'd finished, she powered down the deck. She felt rather envigorated as she left.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 05:59 PM
[D] As before, there was a single chair in the centre of the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:02 PM
She cross examined the chair, how simple it looked, a single chair causing so much trouble for this poor nurse. Amy took a seat in it, hands positioned on its arm rests and her back straight, captains don’t slouch.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:04 PM
[D] And just as before, the lights cut out almost immediately and left the room completely black for a moment until the heat of the fire flickered up once more, everything being illuminated in orange. Olson was back on the bridge of that odyssey-class with the vessels attacking to the fore, visible on the viewscreen. The ship took a hit, shaking; and the same officer called out from above the klaxon just as expected. "Shields down!" The engineer called, "our structural integrity is failing! Orders, capt-" And yet again the man was cut off when the vessel took another hit. The captain was all but flung from where he was communicating with tactical, once again hitting the ground unmoving with black burn-marks upon his uniform.
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:06 PM
The same simulation, just as before. The captain goes flying and Amy us stuck with a difficult choice almost immediately, she decided to remain in her position this time, until given orders to do something about it.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:09 PM
[Officer] As the fight continued in the background with the first officer taking over, one of the auxiliary officers had made their way over to the stricken captain - the same nervous lad as before. "The- the tricorder says he's in cardiac arrest! What do I do?!"
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:15 PM
She wasn’t in command just yet, she could be making the same mistake that dammed her the last time, assuming the first was still up an active, she hesitantly made her way over to the captain.”You attempt CPR. Like you were trained.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:17 PM
[Officer] "I- Yeah, but, like... You're probably going to be better at it than me!" He replied, hands clasped together to begin chest compressions, but hesitating. It was rather clear that he was goddamn terrified right now, what with the entire bridge being on fire, consoles sparking, and them taking hit after hit from the enemy vessels. [First Officer] The XO was still barking out orders in the background to the rest of the crew, content with the two handling the captain's situation. This was why he liked to have a medical officer on the bridge. "Focus on phasers, Lieutenant, we have got to cut through their shields. Science, do we have any readings, anything at all which might-" There was the horrible sight of orange encompassing the viewscreen - and moments later, the ship was hit square-on by another torpedo. The entire bridge felt as if it was being thrown backwards; the force being too much, the first officer and a couple of others were thrown from their chairs. There was no further orders from the first officer who had been unceremoniously deposited on the floor. Instead there was merely a mutter of "oh, god. Oh. God. I can't-"
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:20 PM
She could only help one person at a time. Last time, there was an ops officer taking charge before her, Amy looked around for him. Whilst switching off every minute or two with compressions on the captain.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:24 PM
[Operations] "Keep targeting those vessels!" The officer barked over the noise throughout the bridge. "Are we getting through their shields at all?! What's our structural integrity at?!" [First Officer] Things seemed to be far different down here on the ground - slower, like the rest of the bridge was out of focus. The officer's head rolled to the side ever so slightly before he wrenched it back into place with a cry of agony. "Oh, god. Please... I can't feel my legs. I can't... Please..."
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:27 PM
Olson, was prepared in this moment in some way, like the algorithm has determined the operations officer did take charge- Amy had glanced back at the first officer.”I can only be in one place at one time! Anyone who knows how to operate a tricorder! I need basic readings on the executive officer!”
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:29 PM
[Science] With her colleague at the other station, yet another science officer had scrambled down beside the group now amassed on the floor, tricorder in hand. "Give me a moment... Severe damage to L2, L3, L4, L5, S1, and S2 of the man's spine."
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:32 PM
“If transporters are still online. See if you can initiate an internal site to site transport directly to sickbay!”She didn’t even try that last time, the same could be done for the captain had she not’ve begun the CPR
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:33 PM
[Engineering] "Give me one second, I think the system is still up and running, and... Got him!" The first officer dematerialised from in front of them, and right in time, considering- [Operations] "Engineering, re-route power from any non-essential systems! Structural integrity isn't going to hold without a shield in place, we're down to thirty-" There was a groan of metal from above. It seemed as if the bridge was falling apart - plating upon the ceiling suddenly coming crashing down. The operations officer tried to move a moment too late - soon being hit by the falling shrapnel.
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:35 PM
This was the moment where the nurse would become the captain, well at least in command.”Is there anyone else here who outranks me?! I’m Lieutenant Junior grade.”Even though she knew, she didn’t want the computer to take charge again.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:38 PM
[D] And just as it was the last time, there was no reply - voices silent, the only noise being the sound of the sparking consoles and red alert klaxon.
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:40 PM
“Very well! I need status on structural integrity and engines!”She started, the captain was still in need of medical attention.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:46 PM
[Engineering] "Port-side nacelle is fluctuating in its power, think the warp core doesn't have enough power to reach them both or something! Structural integrity is down to 48%!"
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:48 PM
Amy thought for a moment.”Take power from non-essentials! The recreational decks! Are the torpedo systems still online?”
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:49 PM
[Engineering] "I'm on it,!" he replied, desperately clinging on to the edges of his console as he was almost thrown from it again, the ship shuddering. [Tactical] "One of our torpedo launchers seem to be jammed, but the others are all still operational!"
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:52 PM
“Once the nacelle is operational, take us out! However it won’t matter if the ship is destroyed, we shouldn’t bother fighting these things, take the torpedo control system offline and reallocate the power to the structural integrity system.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 06:53 PM
[Tactical] "I- are you sure? We could at least try to subdue them, should we not?" [Engineering] "Dude, if we don't get power to elsewhere then we're screwed. I'm gonna try to get the warp core to distribute correctly again, give me like two seconds..."
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 06:57 PM
“I’m sorry tactical, I agree with engineering. Proceed with the power transfer. I’m gonna hold you to that warp power! We need to get out now!”Whom ever was attacking, obviously had superior weapons capabilities, it wouldn’t matter fighting them because they would just die anyway. If they got the integrity down all they way to nearly nine percent last round. Then it wouldn’t matter firing torpedos.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 07:05 PM
[Engineering] "Wait wait wait, I think I've got it, helm go now!-" [D] The ship seemed to shudder as it jumped to warp, clearly having taken quite a lot of damage, but there was the sight of the stars going by nonetheless - and there was no indication that they were being tailed. The ship dropped out of warp with twinkling stars filling the virescreen. They were safe. The holodeck went dark.
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 07:06 PM
What- was that it? All she had to do run? She looked around the dark holodeck. Waiting for the doors to open.
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Captain Syrezeaju 17-Jul-20 07:07 PM
[D] It flickered back to its normal grid formation and the doors opened once more.
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Lieutenant Mino 17-Jul-20 07:09 PM
She scoffed at the Holodeck grid before making her way out of the wretched thing, she wouldn’t be back in this one for a while, she stepped out. Back into the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 02:22 AM
Entering the holodeck he waited for the rest to enter with him. The training was theirs after all.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:23 AM
Maggie smiled as she entered. Nodding towards Dune as she waits for them to start up again.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 02:23 AM
Byrne stood by the door at attention.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:23 AM
Maleb entered.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 02:25 AM
"You may load your program, ensign. I look forward to trying it."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:27 AM
"Aye, sir. Computer, please load CTATS. Set difficulty to level one and phaser temperature to one hundred degrees. Are there any particular tags I should request, sir?"
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 02:30 AM
Walks in and stands with them
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 02:31 AM
"What are the options available?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:33 AM
"There are a wide variety of tags integrated into the program, sir. They generally involve environmental concerns, required activities, particular skills, and the like. Yesterday I demonstrated a few to Ensign Byrne, including 'underwater,' 'belaying,' and 'sniper,' sir."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 02:36 AM
"I believe we could begin with a scenario set on dry land for now. Set the scene during the Federation-Klingon war of 2409."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:36 AM
Maggie nodded as she heard that timeframe. Time to shoot some Klingon’s she supposed
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:38 AM
"Computer, please set the year tag 2409, specifically the Federation-Klingon war and generate mission. With that small a timeframe, the program should take only a few seconds to load." Maleb said, looking around for the scenery to load. "Note that the NPCs will idle, but the program will not entirely start until the computer deems us ready. As a level one program, it is impossible to lose." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:39 AM
Maggie nodded with a smile. “Copy. I’m just happy to see this thing in action!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:39 AM
Maleb nodded at Maggie. "I am too, sir."
"Well, I cannot be 'happy.' But I share the intent of your sentiment, sir."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 02:41 AM
Byrne gritted her teeth at the mention of the war, having just mentioned the death of her friend not even twenty four hours prior but she'd be fine. She got into a comfortable position to start combat.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 02:50 AM
[D]The scene around them shifted to what appeared to be the planet of P'Jem in the Vulcan system. Peaceful, green and not much tech in sight. Everyone woulf feel somewhat more relaxed just by being there.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:50 AM
Maggie looked around with a nod towards her team. “All right. P’jem.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:51 AM
Maleb immediately looked around, scanning the horizon as he shifted up onto the balls of his feet.
"I do not see many options for cover, aside from the trees, sir. We should be prepared to react quickly and duck behind a tree if at all possible."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:53 AM
Maggie gave a nod as she too startled looking around. “You say this is literally impossible to fail?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:54 AM
"It cannot be lost, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:54 AM
Maggie nodded with a smile towards Maleb. “Well okay. Let’s head to cover then, you take point.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:56 AM
"Aye, sir. That area of trees is slightly more dense, but each tree has enough room to creep around it without obstacles such as underbrush or dry leaves." Maleb said, pointing before walking towards the area, slightly hunched as he kept looking around. "Check behind trees before you cross around them."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 02:57 AM
[D]Six Klingons in KDF uniform materialized in front of them, all wielding only dk'tagh daggers.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:57 AM
"Phasers to stun only, but fire at will!" Maleb said, pulling out his sidearm
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 02:57 AM
Byrne ran in a crouching position before ducking and rolling behind a tree for cover while she figured out what to do.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 02:58 AM
Maggie smiled as she pulled her phaser. Already having it at stun as she fired at the first quickly
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 02:58 AM
He ducked behind the nearest tree, just barely peeking around the side every time he had the chance.
Maleb took on a second target, aiming for the torso.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 02:59 AM
Byrne wanted a challenge because using a phaser for her could be a cop out. She tripped an incoming Klingon with her leg before putting her arms up to fight it.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:00 AM
"Byrne! Do not be flashy."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:00 AM
[D]The Klingon she tripped growled and took her down with him.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:00 AM
Maleb tried to aim, but couldn't get a clear shot. He stood to his full height and sprinted over, going for a nerve pinch.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 03:01 AM
"It's a level one, we can't lose, but if you insist." She kicked the Klingon off of herself and pulled out her phaser. Shooting right at it's neck.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:01 AM
Seeing her success, he stopped behind a nearby tree and tried to get a shot at another of the Klingons in. Only three to go.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:03 AM
Gabriel readied his weapon and aimed
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:03 AM
[D]Also, the Klingon shot by Maggie fell over.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:04 AM
Maleb took a moment to set his phaser to a wide-beam before going for the rest of the Klingons, hoping to get more than one with his next shot.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 03:04 AM
Maggie smiled as she took cover behind a rock. Soon shooting at one of the Klingon’s
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:04 AM
Maleb raised his phaser and fired at the little group, aiming as centrally as he could.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:04 AM
His weapon glitched out
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:08 AM
[D]The rest of the Klingons fell over easily.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:09 AM
Standing up, Maleb peeked around the tree to ensure that there were no more enemies.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:13 AM
Took a look at the weapon, it seemed fine and the power cell seemed to be full capacity. Must be the holodeck emitters acting up.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:13 AM
"I see no more enemies. Is everyone else clear?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:14 AM
[D]Another six beamed in, still only with dk'tagh daggers.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:14 AM
Hiding again, Maleb kept using his wide-beam stun setting. "If possible, ensure that the enemies already down remain stunned!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:16 AM
[D]Two fell down but the rest kept on coming.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:16 AM
Maleb kept the shots coming, but he alternated with hitting the already-fallen enemies to prevent them from rising.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:20 AM
Gabriel took aim and shot the first two klingons he sees
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:23 AM
[D]One Klingon fell down. The other rushed at him with a dagger. Meanwhile the other two tried to rush Deimora at the same time.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:24 AM
Maleb set his phaser back to standard beam, and tried to take out the ones heading for Byrne, while running towards them, just in case hand-to-hand became necessary. (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:26 AM
Gabriel was struggling with the one Klingon till he eventually headbutted him and stunned him.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 03:26 AM
Byrne fired her phaser at the head of one, making sure she wouldn't hit Maleb in the crossfire.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:28 AM
[D]For some reason the holographic Klingon that Gabriel headbutted did not fall over so easily (the impact did hurt - for the former anyway) and swung his dagger at him. Meanwhile the one she shot fell over and dematerialized.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:30 AM
"If the next ones still have daggers, climb into the trees! If they have guns, remain hidden."
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:31 AM
Gabriel lunged at the klingon hopefully knocking him out. He got up panting a little
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:34 AM
[D]The one shot by Maleb also fell over and dematerialized. Meanwhile the Klingon that Gabriel lunged at fell over and dematerialized.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:35 AM
"That should be all of them. Remain cautious."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:36 AM
"I believe a greater challenge is in order - ensign Monroe, are you alright?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:37 AM
Spinning around, Maleb began to speak. "Gabriel, I am curious as to why you did not use your phaser when that Klingon attempted to grapple you." He turned to the Commander. "That is, if it appropriate for me to ask Ensign Monroe that, sir."
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:42 AM
Gabriel panted for a moment or two before clearing his throat and replied "I'll be alright sir. Though, if I am going to be an advanced tactical specialist, I have to remain calm and be mindful of every surrounding" He said stretching out
"And to answer your question, I could've pulled the trigger, but I saw that the most obvious choice of attempting to knock out your opponent is that would be either a back kick or a lunge"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:45 AM
"The most obvious answer is to use your less fallible phaser, especially when your enemy is armed with a melee weapon, is it not?"
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:46 AM
"That...is right yes." He said
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:46 AM
Maleb said this perfectly calmly, with a level tone.
Maleb raised his eyebrows, but stayed silent, standing at attention.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:47 AM
"But if I may ensign, would using our basic self defence skills also be useful?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 03:48 AM
Byrne kipped up from the ground to a standing position in preparation for the second wave.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:48 AM
"Our hand-to-hand training is a fallback. You must ensure that you choose the most logical path given the resources available."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:50 AM
"Against an opponent as durable and strong as a Klingon, even if they were weakened by the parameters of this program, ranged combat should be the first resort. Bear that well in mind. Computer, set difficulty level to two, start simulation at my command."
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:50 AM
"Got it. Perhaps my skills need fine tuning, but this next wave should be fun"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:51 AM
"Sir - if I may - the difficulties range from 1 to 100. You may notice a more stark difference by skipping to ten or fifteen, with all due respect."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:54 AM
"I see. Very well - computer, set difficulty to level 10 and enable scenario."
[D]A group of ten Klingons with disruptor pistols materialized now.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:56 AM
"Get into cover! Now!"
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:56 AM
"Well. This should be fun" Gets to cover quick
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:57 AM
*Maleb pressed himself up against a tree, trying to get Gabriel and Byrne's attention with gestures hidden against his chest. He vaguely gestured in a circle and pointed. Flank.*
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 04:00 AM
Gabriel looked at him, took a second to see what he was gesturing, and nods. He then takes up his pistol and attempts to go flank them
(I need to put my phone onto charge, would anyone mind NPCing me?)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 04:02 AM
Byrne nodded and dropped to the ground, she was good at laying low. She ran with her spine crouched over to the right to flank them. She stopped a few times behind trees for cover but once she was thoroughly behind them she started to climb. She looked as if she'd climbed thousands of trees in her life before. She perched at a branching in the wood and aimed carefully before firing at the head of the group.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:03 AM
Maleb began moving too, but gestured for her to get down. Too exposed he mouthed.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 04:04 AM
Byrne ducked, her phaser still up but her torso behind.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:05 AM
Maleb shook his head before popping out and taking the first shot with a wide-beam stun.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:07 AM
[D]The lead Klingon glanced up at her in annoyance and fired back at her with her disruptor pistol. Meanwhile Maleb's shot hit three Klingons, who all fired back at him, though they looked dazed.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:08 AM
Maleb cursed under his breath in Vulcan before turning up the power on his phaser and trying again.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 04:09 AM
Byrne was annoyed. She had to use her acrobatics skills eventually she supposed. She used the force of the blast to propel her to another tree. For now she'd be a distraction. She turned back and fired her pistol a few times.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:10 AM
"Get out of the tree, Byrne. You are too exposed." Maleb said, popping back into cover from his previous shot.
"We can indeed lose, seeing as this is not a level one program."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 04:13 AM
"Damn it! Fine." She slid down, the bark scratching up her back. Her adrenaline was too high for her to care at this point. All she needed was a rifle and a post and she'd be fine. But she'd manage.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:14 AM
"Turn your phaser up past stun. They must have personal shields."
Maleb checked to make sure no klingons were getting too close to his spot.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:15 AM
[D]The Klingon she fired at took the first two shots, but eventually fell down, as did the three that Maleb fired upon. Her lackeys proceeded to fire back at her and Maleb.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:17 AM
"Fall back if you must." Maleb leaned out and tried to get two shots out before leaning back into cover. He looked around his immediate area for a rock that would fit in his palm.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:18 AM
[D]There was a nice-sized one at his boot.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:19 AM
Maleb picked it up, and tossed it a good distance away from him, to the Klingons' sides. With any luck, they'd be distracted and he could get more shots in.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 04:21 AM
Byrne set her phaser to low disruption.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:22 AM
[D}Thankfully the Klingons did turn and look - about four of them. The other three weren't quite so gullible and called Maleb a baktag.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 04:24 AM
Trying to take advantage of the four that did turn, Maleb risked three shots in a row before going back into cover.
"We are succeeding, but the patient route is the safer route." Maleb said, just quietly enough that the Klingons could not hear him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:28 AM
((I'll wait for the rest first))
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 04:58 AM
((dnd-ing (edited)
oof 2
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 05:49 AM
Gabriel took a peak and saw a huge bolder that was just about right in the rolling path of the Klingon. He quickly jumped out and shot the bottom side of the bolder allowing gravity to do the rest and let it roll over towards the klingons at such a speed
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 05:51 AM
Byrne braced against the back of a tree and bid her time. She knew Maleb knew what he was talking about.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 05:53 AM
[D]Unfortunately the boulder swerved and hit a tree, causing it to fall over in the Klingon's path.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:09 AM
He huffed knowing that the boulder swerved off course hitting the tree and caused it to fall, but on the plus side at least it slowed the klingons advance down just enough for everyone to get back to cover and talk about their next move (edited)
"Not what I had in mind, but whatever helps will do" He said calmly (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:15 AM
"Set your phasers to wide beam. Do not take risks, just eliminate them slowly. Stun will not do it, though, so do not be afraid to turn the power on your phaser up." Maleb shouted as he leaned out again and got another 2 shots off. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:25 AM
[D]Another three fell back over the trunk as they tried to climb over to get to the team. Four remaining.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:26 AM
Maleb stepped out from behind his cover, aiming his pistol up to hit the first head that popped over the top of the trunk.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:27 AM
Gabriel jumps out and shoots the other two klingons in the chest before going back into cover (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:28 AM
Whenever someone became visible, Maleb fired.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:29 AM
Gabriel carefully aimed at the enemy and shot them (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:30 AM
[D]All of them fell back down over the tree trunk save the leader, who had somehow swapped her pistol for a disruptor pulsewave rifle.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:31 AM
"Here she comes, get ready" He yells out to Maleb (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:32 AM
"She is heavily armed. Turn the power of your phaser up higher, not quite to kill." Make ducked back into cover, adjusting his phaser before firing an intense, narrow beam at her.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:33 AM
At the same time, Gabriel went back for cover, adjusted his setting, and jumps out firing his phaser beam at her (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:34 AM
[D]The Klingon fired her rifle at Maleb, knocking him off his feet to the ground hard, as his shot had only grazed her shoulder armor.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:35 AM
As soon as he hit the ground, Maleb rolled back into cover, where he stayed for a moment before standing back up and going for another shot.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:36 AM
Gabriel thought very carefully, comes out of cover and shoots her weapon
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:40 AM
[D]The weapon was successfully knocked out of her hand. Seeing no option left the Klingon pulled her dagger from her belt and tried to go for Gabe... until she was shot and dematerialized.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:41 AM
Seeing this happen, Maleb signalled for silence and utilized his Vulcan hearing to know if the gun was overloading.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:42 AM
He got out of cover and walked over towards Maleb to see if he was unharmed "You okay?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:42 AM
"Shh. Just a moment."
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 06:43 AM
Gabriel stopped and remained silent for a moment
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:47 AM
[D]Beep. Beep. Beep beep beep... the rifle in her hands began to smoulder.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 06:49 AM
"The rifle is overloading. Run." Maleb said as he turned and sprinted away from the site. Once he was a comfortable distance away, he slid behind a tree and curled up into as much of a ball as his lanky form could be.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 07:12 AM
Gabriel saw this and sprints as far away from the site as possible. He finds a large enough stone barrier which he gets behind it and braces himself (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 09:14 AM
[D]Boom. The rifle blows to pieces in a spectacular shower of green disruptor energy.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 10:48 AM
Maggie, who had been here the whole time smiled. “Great work everyone.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 12:32 PM
Standing up, Maleb straightened his uniform and ran an only slightly effective hand through his mussed brown hair. "Thank you, Lieutenant Verne. Will we be doing a debriefing, sir, if we have concerns?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 12:39 PM
Maggie smiled as she looked over to Dune. “Well. Up to the Commander.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 01:01 PM
"If you'd like. Are there any questions or concerns from the rest?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 01:04 PM
Maggie shook her head with a smile. “I don’t have anything to bring up.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:28 PM
"IN that case, if there are any futrther concerns you may bring them to me at any time. Dismissed."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Jul-20 03:29 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she headed out. Giving a small salute to Dune as she walked out.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Jul-20 03:31 PM
Byrne nodded to the commander and left the holodeck.
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Rick_Morrison 18-Jul-20 03:32 PM
Gabriel walked out along with them
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 03:34 PM
He exited the holodeck after his crew, saving and recording their progress on his PADD.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Jul-20 03:47 PM
Maleb had left with the rest of the group.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:03 PM
With the tactical group having left, the holodeck programme was now changed into some sort of beach. Lush sands, palm trees, blue seas, a light breeze - the perfect day. "Uniform boots really ain't made for sand, are they?" Houston mused as he trudged through it to get closer to the shoreline. "But hey - sure does beat the mess hall."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:06 PM
"I suppose it does. Especially a setting this pleasant." He admitted. "I envy plantigrade humanoid feet at times - much better for swimming and other sports, and for walking on sand." Indeed his feet seemed to sink into the sand just a little bit more than Houston's, making it just that little bit harder to walk. (edited)
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:11 PM
"Wait - 'plantigrade'? That's the word? I didn't even know." He came to a halt and all but sunk down into the sand, ending up flat upon his back with a dull 'oof'. The white medical uniform didn't really mix with sand but hey, the sand was fake anyway. "And I mean, least you're good at running, sir. If they ask me to run instead of swim at these upcoming physicals I'm gonna get kicked out, I can guarantee it. Not like I'll pass anyway, but hey - I'll give it a go for the fun of it." There was a pause and he hauled himself upright again and went to go through the bag he had brought. "Didn't know your order, obviously, but I kind of figured that you're a strawberries and cream sorta guy - am I right? And what sort of muffin do you prefer; there's blueberry or there's raspberry and white chocolate. Not the most healthy but hey. Calories are calories, anything helps..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:18 PM
"Strawberries and cream is most welcomed. Thank you. Though any kind of fruit is welcome, really." He replied, settling down in the sand next to him - and goodness, had he really lost weight. And that was given that the Kelpien (like most of his species) was normally stick thin, more or less. "As for the muffin, white chocolate, please."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:26 PM
"Fruit is good, but you've got to balance it out with other stuff. It's basically all just sugar, y'know?" He casually tore the bag in half and set it down between them, rudimentary placemat style. Classy. "Not that I care. Sugar is like... Actually tolerable." There was a pause and he folded his legs, placing his elbow upon one knee. His head was then placed in his hand as if to prop it up, staring out at the sea. "Now. Scuttlebutt has it that medical cleared you, but scuttlebutt also has it that you basically shouldn't be on the ship right now. Overstatement, do you think, or about right?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:30 PM
Reaching over with a slender hand he picked up the muffin and took a bite out of it, chewing thoughtfully. Yeah, did he or did he not belong on Phoenix? Even after all he'd done? Did he belong in Starfleet at all, actually? "I... I suppose not. Admiral Kaaros was quite clear on the fact that without admiral Ephrix's intervention I would not be wearing this uniform, and we would certainly not be having this conversation. What of that fact?" He asked cautiously, faded golden eyes studying the counsellor with some curiosity.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:32 PM
"I ain't talking about what some git of an Admiral told you, sir. I'm talking about your mental health. There's a difference between being allowed to stay and then cleared for duty - latter could have taken time, but it didn't. You're back here asap right after everything went down. How do you feel about that? Reckon it was the right decision?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:38 PM
"How do I feel...?" He swallowed his bite of muffin, stared down at the sand beneath his feet and let out a long, drawn-out sigh. "I feel... alright. I feel myself, mostly - free of any foreign interference. Was putting me back here the correct decision? Well..." He needed another few seconds to think of what to say. "I do believe it was."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:39 PM
"You're not getting what I mean. I'm not talking about foreign interference, I'm not talking about you being controlled, I'm not talking about anyone else. Forget about about the concept of 'feeling yourself' in being and instead think about it in terms of mind, wellbeing. How do you feel."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:43 PM
"I feel alright, for the most part. Though I do admit that sometimes I find it difficult to meet my own crew in the eye - in a more figurative sense than literal, height difference notwithstanding."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:49 PM
"I hope that isn't a lie," he mused before picking up his own drink. It looked like some mint chocolate chip mess - almost like melted mint ice cream. A pen was extracted from his pocket and on the back of his hand he scored out a number and replaced it with a new one; cheating, apparently, seeing as how he hadn't even drank the stuff yet. "Not being able to talk to folk properly is usually a sign that things ain't right, so is being so reclusive and losing your appetite. Now I get that for a lot of people, being out of work makes things worse. I fully understand that. But if you need the time off or anything at all, then that can be arranged, you know that?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 04:53 PM
"I understand that, counsellor. And I shall be sure to use that opportunity should I feel the need. But as things stand..." He took another bite of muffin, chewed slowly, collecting his thoughts. "I would prefer to stay where I am."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 04:58 PM
"Very fair - but just remember that there's more to life than working away here, y'know? Like... We spend all of our time here. There's no separating our workplace from where we go to be 'home.' You've gotta remember to balance the two. And I know that burying yourself in work can seem like a valid coping strategy, but it really isn't. Creative outlets are a thing instead."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 05:01 PM
"Creative outlets." He thought to himself - he still had that flute from his previous engagement (which hadn't gone well and he'd never learned to play) and, well, the option of penning a book of some sort was always on the cards. "I suppose it couldn't hurt to pick one up sometime. I do have the ingredients and recipes on my PADD that I could turn to..."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 05:05 PM
"Honestly, you should do it. You need some sort of balance, and it's a good method of putting your emotions into something before they end up knocking down yourself and your work. And I know all of this shit'll sound completely hypocritical from me, but like. That's why folk say do what the counsellor tells you, but not what the counsellor does." A bit of a shrug then. "Make sure you're interacting with folk, too. Isolation is one of the most deadly traps you can fall into."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 05:09 PM
Oh. Interacting with others - one of the things he'd never found to be easy to do. Not as first officer, certainly not as captain and even less so now that he'd had it all taken away from him. Not to mention what he'd done to have that happen. Stifling a sigh he nodded, setting the empty muffin wrapper down in the sand and starting on the strawberries and cream. "I suppose. My department is organizing a junior officer's game of some sort - I think I could start from there. Lieutenant Verne did say that I am most welcome to attend."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 05:31 PM
"Sounds good to me, plus it's with people you already know. There won't be any struggling to find someone to talk to or anything of the sort. Then there are countless clubs and sports and the likes, those are available too... Yeah. There's a lot you can utilise here. Don't let one admiral who isn't this department tell you what to do. Let's prove him wrong instead."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 05:37 PM
Prove him wrong. Hmm. Yes, that was an option. One that did appeal to him, as much as he wouldn't admit it. "Indeed we shall."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 05:42 PM
"Cool. Anything else you wanna raise while you're here? Anything that I can do for you at all?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 05:52 PM
"Not at the moment. Thank you." He said quietly, reaching over to pat him on the back.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 05:56 PM
"No worries, sir - it's what I'm here for. You know where to find me if you need anything, alright? Don't hesitate to stop by... Although you might have to wait in a queue. Swear starships are taking on more folk than their capacity these days..." Another shrug and he scratched at his beard, using the motion to cover up how he immediately flinched at the pat on his back.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 05:58 PM
"Well... in these circumstances I think I might offer you your own advice - you too deserve time off or breaks, counsellor. Especially if the workload becomes too much for you." He chuckled some and lay back against the sand - how hypocritical he sounded, he thought.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 06:07 PM
He couldn't help but shake his head at that and give a bit of a laugh. Quietly he sipped at his drink, gagged, but managed to force himself to drink more. "Honestly? This is where you find the problem - that counsellors never take their own advice. You know how they say that doctors make the worst patients? We're exactly the same. Kinda hypocritical... Or maybe the system's just broken. Eh, who knows."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:16 PM
"Flawed, maybe - but which system is utterly devoid of flaws? An imperfect system created by imperfect mortals like us is fallible, with its own plus and minus points if you will." He offered quietly.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 06:21 PM
"Imperfection is just the thing. Like... We're allowed to do wrong, y'know? Be hypocritical, mess up from time to time, make mistakes. We'd never have the chance to learn if we were just completely perfect."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:24 PM
"And that," He finished, "Is simply part of life. And that is perfectly alright."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 06:29 PM
"Exactly. I'm glad that you can see that - bloody no one has, today. Also - what was it that that one Admiral said to you? That you shouldn't be in the fleet?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:32 PM
"Something in that line of thought. I don't remember exactly. Admiral Kohl th'Ereven - he believes that I am far too dangerous." He left out the 'and all your kind' bit for the time being; he'd sensed how emotional the Andorian was even without any form of empathy and had decided that perhaps he wasn't being himself.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 06:52 PM
"Dangerous?" He enquired, completely perplexed. "In what way? You're a perfectly normal Starfleet officer, how in any way are you dangerous?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 06:56 PM
"Speed. Strength. Built-in spine launchers. Possibly due to my recent... experiences. Oh, and also possibly due to my perpertual sordid expression." It was a poor attempt at a joke, really, which was rather obvious. "But he did seem excessively emotional - particularly over admiral Ephrix and her resignation."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 07:13 PM
"Oh come on, we're Starfleet. We're meant to be past racial bias by now. How has the man managed to get his way to that rank if he's xenophobic?" Honestly, Starfleet confused him a lot sometimes. "And I mean, honestly? The entire thing's caused a major stir within the medical community. Benefit of being in the psychosocial network; you hear all the gossip. Turns out she didn't resign, she was discharged by two of her colleagues - in the admiralty. Neither of them were medical. No one even knows if it was voluntary or not or if she was forced to just agree to it. Apparently it's caused one heck of a stir between security, tactical, and medical back down on Earth."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 07:15 PM
"Oh?" Both eyebrows went up - his interest was clearly piqued at this point. "I really do hope there won't be yet another internal conflict. We have most certainly had enough finger-pointing for a long time."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 07:21 PM
"God, I hope not. I don't think medical would start anything, to be fair - kind of goes against their job description and they know that they'd just get told off for it. That th'Ereven, though; I've never heard him speak or anything, but apparently he can be blunt and downright impulsive."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 07:24 PM
“It certainly matches what I gathered of him. Certainly different from the little boy we rescued-“ He blinked once, remembering the little Andorian 2-year-old being carried by young Nymeria. “Though I suppose things can change. But, really. Even as a tactical officer I pray that there shall be no further conflict.”
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 07:29 PM
"Nah, I don't think there will be. From what I've heard it's just a lot of name calling and trying to stick the blame on people. Medical's like immediately been thrown into a staffing crisis so they're all probably just stressed."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 07:32 PM
“With the loss of a lynchpin such as admiral Ephrix? Of course they would be.”
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 07:36 PM
"I mean, you would have thought that they would have things in order, you know? Guess they were just quite happy with the system that they had and didn't expect that it would change anytime soon."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 07:40 PM
“It certainly seems that way.” He put the now-empty tub of strawberries and cream down in the sand and sighed. “Question, counsellor. Why here instead of your office? I’d have obliged you all the same.”
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 07:41 PM
He glanced over and gave a bit of a shrug. "House calls make it feel personable - I like to be nice sometimes. And besides... It's good to get out of the office. I'm cooped up in there almost all the time; gets boring, y'know?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 07:47 PM
“I know exactly what you mean.” The ready room, both of them on the bridge; the CTO’s office on deck 3. Even he had to admit that they got boring. Standing up he stretched a little bit. “Well. I should be off to my quarters then - thank you so kindly for taking this time, counsellor. I really do appreciate it.”
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 07:59 PM
"That's quite alright, sir. Honestly - whenever you you want to talk about anything, whether it be work or mental health or what, you know where to find me. I know that we had that disagreement in the past and I know that I was completely wrong, so... yeah. Anytime you need me, I'm here."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 08:02 PM
“The disagreement was partially my fault as well. But nonetheless... what do humans call it? Water under the bridge?”
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 18-Jul-20 08:02 PM
"Oh, god, don't ask me. I'm trash at those sorts of phrases. Students used to pick on me for it," he replied with a laugh.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Jul-20 08:04 PM
“Oh, well. Do look after yourself, counsellor. Take care.” With one last look around the scene he was out of the holodeck.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:00 AM
"Raisins it is. Personally I find it hard to resist chocolate and I am loath to admit it may be due to my Betazoid half"
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L. King 23-Jul-20 06:06 AM
"Do you face any negative consequences with your guilty pleasure?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:18 AM
"Just intoxication, however I usually keep it to very low levels. It also helps calm my mind enough to sleep when that difficulty arises. You are...allergic?" T'Pel asked, starting on a path through some caves.
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L. King 23-Jul-20 06:24 AM
Sa'val shook his head. "Negative. I face a slight level of intoxication myself. Generally it is quite manageable." Sa'val looked around at the interior of the cave. "A curious location. It will be fascinating to explore. Where are we?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:25 AM
"Caves near my home on Vulcan. I spent a lot of time here. There have been many times when I had to clear my head. It is quite calming."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 06:28 AM
Sa'val nodded. "When we went to visit my mother's birthplace, I recall often running off to explore the hills outside of the city. This must have been a similar experience."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:29 AM
T'Pel gave a nod, You just have to beware the wildlife. I learned to use a tricorder at a very young age. Even though I could usually sense them before they sensed me."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 06:35 AM
"Fascinating. A useful skill to possess. There was a Betazoid on my Team when we were aboard the USS McNerney. His skills were valuable to our operations."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:40 AM
"I am not surprised. At times these abilities can be useful. However when you are unable to turn them off, they can be a burden. Sometimes I just want peace and quiet." She straightened her posture a bit, feeling as if she was going to put him off by whining. 'No one wants to hear your problems.' "So what are your hobbies?" She asked, changing the subject.
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L. King 23-Jul-20 06:47 AM
Sa'val nodded. "Petty Officer Ibren was rotated back home when we left the ship. He had been overwhelmed by the emotions he had experienced..." Sa'val was silent for a few moments as he continued to stare at the interior of the cave. "I spend some of my free time practicing target shooting or perfecting martial arts...but outside of training, I suppose I will spend some time reading about historical military actions. What are some of your hobbies?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:51 AM
She knew what being overwhelmed could feel like and she did not envy his comrade, "I like to swim, and play baseball on occasion. Psychology has also always been a fascination of mine. So I suppose I do like to people watch. I also draw. What kind of martial arts?"
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L. King 23-Jul-20 06:53 AM
"Swimming. Yes that is most agreeable. I prefer to utilize the discipline of Krav Maga. I have my father to thank for that as well."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 06:58 AM
"You seem to have learned much from your father. I have as well, though I favored my Vulcan half where it seems you favored your human half." She gave a pause, chastising herself a little, "Forgive me. Thinking in terms of one or the other seems to be a catching habit. It is difficult for me to combine the two worlds..."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:00 AM
"I spent a significant amount of time with my father...but I have a number of agreeable memories of my mother as well. I believe she instilled in me my sense of discipline and dedication to the tenants of the Federation."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:03 AM
T'pel gave an understanding nod, "I almost feel like human may be...easier. Not to invalidate any issues you've had. As Vulcan's, difficulty is almost a rule. However, I have always kept my mother at arms length. I have kept the Betazoid in me at arms length." She said frankly. Apparently unloading on a new acquaintance was what her mind wanted to do this evening.
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:04 AM
"What do you believe has caused you to do that?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:09 AM
"I have an issue with...closeness. It is uncomfortable for me to be so...aware of people. For lack of a better description, it can feel like slim being dumped on my head. Not to mention, many interactions I have had with other Betazoids...have been...irritating. They have a habit of being nosy. They cannot help it, but they are also far too used to being far to open with what they read from others. My mother especially. She has no filter." She visibly winced this time, "I do not mean to dump all this on you." Then she fell silent. Apparently it was time to visit the counselor.
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:17 AM
Sa'val waved his hand dismissively. "It is cathartic to talk about some things. If you do not wish to talk about it, please feel free to refrain from doing so. However, I must suggest that you have developed into an excellent Starfleet Officer despite your challenges. Perhaps, in finding a kindred spirit in Ensign Maleb, you might be able to find a way to...come to a better understanding of your heritage."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:22 AM
"Perhaps. That really depends on Maleb, and whether or not I am a capable tutor. There was a time I guided my brother, until he decided to go his own way. Habits are also hard to break."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:26 AM
Sa'val nodded. "How very correct that assessment is. It is my belief that you will be able to help each other...at the very least you will be able to commiserate with each other. That may be cathartic at the very least."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:30 AM
"I am curious to see how it will develop. I have also made more of an effort to get out and...make friends. I cannot be isolated forever."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:32 AM
Sa'val nodded, continuing to walk through the cave. "That is a healthy endeavor. Nikola seems to be quite friendly."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:35 AM
"Indeed. Very. Almost...too friendly. But perhaps I am just jaded." She clasped her hands behind her back, "So any leads on this murder?"
"Theories?"
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:38 AM
Sa'val shakes his head, recalling the only leads that were presented make him one of the clear suspects. "No theories as of yet, and I will not pretend to be a forensic scientist. From my limited experience, they would have to be some connection between the two subjects."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:42 AM
"Who were the subjects?"
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:45 AM
Sa'val appraised T'Pel with a raised eyebrow. "Would their names mean anything to you?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:49 AM
"I suppose not." She said coolly, "How were they killed? And I ask simply so I may have an idea what to look out for."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:51 AM
"Through extreme force. One had his neck snapped, from what I was able to gather based on what the Security Officers were mumbling about. The other was an Android whose head was apparently detached and interior cables were severed."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 07:54 AM
Her eyes widened, "Logically one would assume someone with great strength. Someone with greater strength than a Vulcan. I believe I will be taking this a bit more seriously. However...I am curious, would you be willing to help me freshen up on come combat training?"
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L. King 23-Jul-20 07:55 AM
Sa'val nodded. "Of course. I will share anything that I am capable of."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 08:00 AM
"Whenever you are available."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 08:02 AM
Sa'val nodded. "It would be appropriate to return to your Quarters after a long day such as today."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 08:07 AM
"It does seem time to call it a day." She tilted her head curiously, "Such a strange phrase. I must thank you for your time...and ear. I was unsure what I would find when I came aboard."
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L. King 23-Jul-20 08:12 AM
Sa'val stares deeper into the cavern as they come to a stop. "Despite the trouble we face, there are many fine individuals aboard this ship. You will find a number of them are worthy of your friendship. I will do everything in my power to keep them...and you, safe. I am also available at any time should you need my services...or my ear." Sa'val smirked once more.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 08:15 AM
She softened a little more than normal and gave the smallest of actual smiles, "You are an agreeable sort. I have to admit I am not used to it coming from someone with pointed ears. But I am sure you know well what that is like. Computer, End program." "Escort me back to my quarters? Or shall I escort you?" (edited)
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L. King 23-Jul-20 08:19 AM
Sa'val nodded his agreement with her point as the Holodeck dissolved to its default standby pattern. "Well you called me to ensure your safe return to your quarters. I would be remiss if I did not fulfill this request."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 23-Jul-20 08:27 AM
"Very well." She turned and headed through the archway, keeping a pace so Sa'Val could walk beside her.
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L. King 23-Jul-20 08:31 AM
Sa'val kept up.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 06:32 PM
Walking into the holodeck he had the computer create a simple field of flowers; an endless plain of red fredalia and blue Kriosian lily - a bit of both of them. And in the middle a little picnic basket and blanket. Also just for the two of them.
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 06:33 PM
She walked inside and plopped down on the blanket "Picnic! I love picnics, how did you know?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 06:35 PM
“You set one up for me on our first date in the arboretum. It was an educated guess.” Smiling wide he pulled her into a tight hug, planting a kiss on her forehead. “It is so good to see you. I hope your studies with Medical are going well?”
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 06:36 PM
"Yeah, it was wonderful, I got accepted and in a day or to I am taking a shuttle back to earth for the Academy. I know I am older, lets hope that doesnt effect my relationship with the other people there."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 06:38 PM
“Nonsense. You will do excellently, in your relations and otherwise. Let them jibe if they will.” Reaching over to the picnic basket and flipping it open revealed two big burgers, one for each of them. The same kind he’d made her once. (edited)
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 06:40 PM
"Are those the burgers, the famous Dunamis burgers? How loveley" You could tell that her mind was easily distracted by the pleasantries.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 06:42 PM
“Something to remember me by. I hope the holodeck did them justice.” Long, slender hands dug into the basket, pulled one out and handed it to her. “I know how much you adore these...”
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 06:45 PM
"Well, this will be interesting. I havent had synthesized food in decades. Im sorry to break tradition, but since this is my last day here." She dug into one "I just have to eat one."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 06:47 PM
“I can make you breakfast in the morning if you’d like.” He offered, biting into his own, eating slowly. He had no intention of making the moment go by any faster. “Whatever you like. I assure you it will be absolutely delicious.”
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 06:51 PM
"A targ steak egg sandwich maybe?"She suggested, digging into the synthesized burger, she could taste the technology but it didnt matter in the moment.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 06:53 PM
“Targ steak egg sandwich it is.” Chuckling he wrapped a long, slender arm around her and relaxed, allowing his shoulders to slump. The smile gradually faded, however. “I will miss you horribly, though. Well and truly.” (edited)
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 07:21 PM
she just kept on eating the burger, trying to enjoy ever last bite of it slowly. Making sure all the flavors were processed correctly"As will I, my dearest."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 07:22 PM
“In the meantime... we have the night to ourselves. The time is ours. What would you like to do?”
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 07:26 PM
"Drink wine, get drunk and live the night like it was my last? does that sound good?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 07:28 PM
“That, my dear, sounds wonderful. I have some Andorian ale back in my quarters if you’d like.”
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 07:32 PM
"What is the year?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 07:33 PM
“2425 if I’m not mistaken. The year of the ale, yes?” (edited)
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Kortana BOT 25-Jul-20 07:37 PM
"Of course, I prefer the classic 2365, I have a small bit of it left in my personal storage."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jul-20 07:39 PM
“I would love some. I haven’t ever quite had anything so strong, though. But there is a first time for everything, isn’t there?”
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Kortana BOT 26-Jul-20 01:40 AM
"Of course!" She said enthusiastically.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 01:45 AM
"So long as you promise not to make me unable to report to duty tomorrow. I do still have that, unfortunate though it might or might not be. Nonetheless I look forward to the rest of our night. With you putting my feet up is never dull," Chuckling he kissed her cheek and shifted in his seat on the picnic blanket, which was extra long just in case.
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Kortana BOT 26-Jul-20 08:17 PM
"Well, lets not waste the moment. I do have a bottle of Andorian Ale 2365, back in your quarters."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 08:20 PM
“Indeed we shan’t.” Standing he took her hand, squeezing firmly and affectionately once before ending the program and walking out with her.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 03:23 AM
Deimora set the room to somewhere familiar, the vast music hall she’d taken lessons in and the piano in the middle. “Here we are,” she pulled the bench out.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 03:27 AM
Diana looked around. "Woah, this place is pretty!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 03:29 AM
“It’s a replication of the place I learned to play, the first thing I could think of.”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 03:29 AM
"It's a lovely place to learn how to play the piano."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 03:33 AM
“Thanks, I’m happy you like it,” She beckoned to Diana as she sat on the left side of the bench.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 03:33 AM
Diana sat down on the right side of the bench. "Ok, so uhm, what now?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 03:40 AM
“Okay, see this key?” She put a finger down an octave below middle C, “This is C, now look at the pattern, C, C sharp, D, D sharp, E, F, F sharp, G, G sharp, A, A sharp, B, and then back to C.” She played the notes along with her explanation. “This pattern is the whole piano. So, the C you have in front of you is middle C okay?”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 03:41 AM
She blinked, taking in what Deimora had said. "Yep, I understand."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 03:44 AM
“Amazing, the piece we’re gonna start on is called Gymnopedie number one. I’ll play it just so you get a feel for the sound.” She put her hands on the keys and the notes started to ring out.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:04 AM
Diana silently listened.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 04:10 AM
“So we’re gonna start with the melody just with the right hand okay? Then after a few, uhm, sessions i guess, we’ll start on the left.”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:11 AM
"Ok!" She looked over at Deimora. God, she was nervous. She was worried she'd sound horrible when she played the piano.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 04:14 AM
“So just for now, put your thumb on middle c, index on d, middle on e, so on.”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:16 AM
Diana nodded, putting her fingers on the keys as told.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 04:17 AM
“You don’t really need to play anything right now, I’m just going to put my hand over yours and play the notes on your fingers.” Deimora softly laid her hand on Diana’s.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:19 AM
She stiffened, looking at the keys. "Alright, I was afraid you'd make me play, it would sound horrible." Diana giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 04:21 AM
“We’ll work up to that, plus, you need to work on sheet music reading.” Deimora was a massive hypocrite. Her teacher Mr. Zukhov used to shake his head and sigh when she told him she learned another piece by ear without any sheet music.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:23 AM
She nodded. "I could get the sheet music on my PADD? When I start doing that."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 04:27 AM
“Amazing, you can send me something and I’ll break it up into something easy to learn.” (edited)
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:28 AM
"Ok!" Diana grinned.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 04:46 AM
She’d completely forgotten that her hand was right on top of Diana’s and that the song ended.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 04:49 AM
Diana looked down at her hand, looking back up at Deimora. "Uh, could ya let my hand go?" A light red blush had crept up her cheeks.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 05:01 AM
Deimora withdrew her hand a little faster than necessary and got up, “Yeah, sorry, uhm, just, find some time to practice.” She honestly had no idea why she’d been that dumb. Why did she even linger in the first place? In any case she felt incredibly off so she kept her distance.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 05:02 AM
She got up as well. "I'll find time to practice, thank you Dei." Her eyes widened. "Oh! If I can call you Dei, I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 05:05 AM
“You can call me whatever you want.” She lowered her voice and put her hands in her pockets. Her nose and cheeks started to flare up.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 05:07 AM
"Ok!" Diana smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 05:08 AM
“Um, so, you did well today.”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 05:09 AM
"Thank you." She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, looking up at the tall Bajoran.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 05:12 PM
Deimora’s eyes darted around the room and she had a sheepish smile on her face, “It’s, um, it’s nothing, don’t worry about it.”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 05:14 PM
"Well, I'll see ya around?" Diana smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 05:30 PM
“Yeah, uhm,” Deimora paused, something was very very wrong. Her back felt like it was on fire. She’d need to find a way to get away quickly but nonchalantly enough to get to medical. “I’ll see you around, um, just shoot me a message if you ever wanna do something?” she sounded a little more rushed than usual.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 05:53 PM
"Sure thing!" She blinked. The Bajoran sounded rushed. "Are you alright?" Diana tilted her head slightly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 06:20 PM
“Mhmm,” Deimora lied through her teeth. Diana was in medical of course but she didn’t want her to worry.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 27-Jul-20 06:23 PM
"Ok then! See ya around!" And with a quick smile at the tall Bajoran, the Cadet left the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 27-Jul-20 06:25 PM
“Yep!” Deimora sighed, she decided she’d wait an acceptable amount of time to make sure they wouldn’t be stuck in the same turbolift together. She was insanely stubborn but at least she was going to medical this time.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 27-Jul-20 10:32 PM
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Generically Named Person 27-Jul-20 10:38 PM
Alaina walking with Newt to here would be very close to him, holding his hand tight as she blushes and smiles...resting her head on his shoulder as they enter
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 27-Jul-20 10:51 PM
[D] As the two entered, they found themselves on a little path that seemingly lead to a hill. It wouldn't take long to find themselves at the top with a little bit of walk. There, they would have a rather far view of Atlanta. It wasn't quite night yet, but it was already starting to get dark enough to see the lights of the city. It wouldn't be the only spectacle though, as it was almost sunset time, and after that the starry sky, since they were far enough of the city to see them if they stayed long enough. Obviously, to enjoy the view as much as they could, there was a blanket, blue with a pattern made out of peaches, spread on the ground. The air itself was comfortable, not as hot as Georgia generally was. A little breeze could be felt, but again, nothing too chill that would make it uncomfortable. All in all, it seemed like a perfect night, and place, to be outside.
Newt smiled too, as he walked with her on the familiar path. He had gone there a couple of times with his moms, good memories, and now he hoped he could make more of them, with Alaina this time. (edited)
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Generically Named Person 27-Jul-20 10:55 PM
Alaina would be looking at the perfect night...as she looks into Newts eyes and says "Newt...Its beautiful..." She would then move in and kiss Newt on the lips as she says "Promise youll never leave me...please...I dont want to be left alone..."
Sorry for short responses im doing 2 RP's one a lengthy chaotic battle
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 27-Jul-20 11:06 PM
Newt beamed at the fact she liked it, then leaned in the kiss. He looked back at her to answer her. "Well, I might need to go for a pee time to time, but otherwise, yes, I'll be there." he tried to joke. Then, he added more seriously, "You won't be alone, darlin', I promise ya." After a couple of seconds of just looking at her lovingly, he kissed her again on the lips, closing his eyes in contentment. (edited)
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Generically Named Person 27-Jul-20 11:18 PM
Alaina smiling would kiss him back closing her eyes as well as she takes a small break to breath and says "I love you Newt..." She continues the kiss not wanting it to end as she deepens it
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 27-Jul-20 11:36 PM
Newt loved kissing too, but he had never been known for the guy at the pool who could hold his breath the longest, so he broke the kiss reluctantly after some time. He still hadn't stopped holding her hand, so he took her to the blanket and he sat there with her. The nurse laid his head on her shoulder, looking at the sunset in silence for a while. With a chuckle, he told her, "Ya're comfy, y'know? Could stay there, like that, for a long, loooooong time." he drawled, before adding quieter, "I... I never love someone like that before, y'know? I just, think of ya? and my heart doin' crazy boom-boom. Never happened before... not like that. I... I love it, though. I love ya."
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Generically Named Person 28-Jul-20 01:03 AM
((Sorry I fell asleep @Lt. JG. Newton Eirson
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Generically Named Person 28-Jul-20 05:17 AM
Alaina looking him the eyes would say "I love you too...more then you know or ever will..." She would begin crying as she hugs him tightly and nizzels her head into his chest. @Lt. JG. Newton Eirson
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 28-Jul-20 05:27 AM
Newt moved his arms around her, hugging her back. "Yeah? That's a lot of love of a lil' 5'1" peach boy, y'know? I appreciate it. A lot. More than you can imagine." he said with a little sad smile that she couldn't see in her position. He changed it for a brighter one not so long after, as he asked, "So, how was your day? You'ven't met Commander Carlisle yet, have you?"
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Generically Named Person 29-Jul-20 02:21 AM
Alaina smiling would look at him and say "I havnt...ive been putting it off...im very nervous..." @Lt. JG. Newton Eirson
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 29-Jul-20 02:37 AM
"Yeah, I was very nervous too the first time. First postin', gettin' to see your boss for the first time. I wasn't really sure what kind of boss it'd be, y'know? And then I walk in, didn't even meet her, there was so much goin' on. Anyway, later she noticed me, bein', like, a new face. Then, one of the first thin' I told her? I said she sounded a bit like my mom! Can you believe it?" he laughed, then continued, "She really did! Same accent, just like me and my mama. Well, anyway, back to the meeting... I was just feeling so embarrassed, y'know? I basically kinda told her indirectly she was old, in a way? And you know what she did? She just... laughed, and brushed it off. We talked a bit, then there were more important matters at hand, and that's how I met the sweetest boss I've ever met! Not that I've met many, many bosses in my life, but... yeah." He finished with a grin.
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Generically Named Person 29-Jul-20 05:41 AM
Alaina smiling would say "Thanks...that makes me feel alot better Newt..." She would continue to hug him and nuzzle into his chest as she enjoys the time they are spending together... @Lt. JG. Newton Eirson
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 29-Jul-20 05:51 AM
Newt's grin turned into a softer smile. "I'm happy it does, darlin'." The sun had completely finished his descent now, and they found themselves under a starry sky. It was a bit different, looking at them from below instead of being among them. Technically, it was fake, they were still among them, but it wasn't time to think about such things. He was enjoying his time with Alaina, and that was the important part. He snuggled closer too, as he looked at the stars silently. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 30-Jul-20 04:06 AM
[D] After a while watching the stars, the two medical officers had left the holodeck, who was back to his normal form, but not without a hug and a kiss before going each their way. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jul-20 09:04 PM
"Computer, begin probram Aegis-Alpha 1" The program began as sson as the words were said, Jayne was high up in the sky, on a celestial platform, hovering in the clouds. A harmonic hum soaring over the air, and pillars set on fire to keep the tempurature warm. The wind was nice, a moderate tempurature added in the midst of serenity. This was Jaynes happy place, a place where she could clear her "mind" of the suspicious thoughts that she used to have.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jul-20 10:15 PM
Before Jayne sat down in the middle, enjoying the sopranos hum, she tapped her comm badge
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 01-Aug-20 08:57 PM
The doors to the holodeck slid open and closed rather quickly. Reese was immediately met by a flurry of clouds, leaving her swiftly backtracking to beside the door despite knowing that she wasn't actually in the middle of the air. The fuck was this supposed to be? Platforms, pillars, fire, was that goddamn classical? She knew that Walsh was a bit of a character but this was just downright strange. "Eh - Walsh? Do I even want tae ask what the fuck is gan oan here?" She called up to the woman, hands cupped to amplify her voice over the stupid music and the rush of the wind.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 01-Aug-20 09:05 PM
"No, I dont think you want to. I have been trying out meditating programs for the past couple weeks. I have heard that it can relax ones inner self." She said, walking around in the circle, picking up on flat notes or changes in the wind. She didnt pay much attention to her friend that was with Jayne in the moment. However she would lose her full focus and turn her attention to Reese "It has been a bit." She said, not knowing what to say after than and just waiting for Reese to respond instead.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 01-Aug-20 09:13 PM
"I think that most people like, read a book or do yoga or somethin' along those lines... Didn't realise that ionic columns and fire and being however many feet up in the sky is really the way to go," she then stated, raising an eyebrow and folding her arms across her chest. Would be great if the security officer could maybe come down here and stop doing this weird programme that looked kind of like a cult ritual so that Reese didn't have to stop yelling. "Bit of a weird way to reach enlightenment but hey, if you enjoy it then sure! Not appreciating the the height thing you've got going on though, makes it a wee bit difficult to talk!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 01-Aug-20 09:28 PM
"Thats odd, you should have been up on the platform with me instead of all the way down there" She said, shaking her head in dissapointment. Maybe next time they should have recommended a program with Stairs Oh well "Computer, end program." She stated "I am sorry about that."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 01-Aug-20 10:09 PM
Reese chuckled and shook her head, now opting to shove her hands into the pockets of her trousers as per usual, rocking back and forth from her toes to her heels ever so slightly. There wasn't need to desperately cling to the wall now that the holodeck was in neutral again. "No worries, I just prefer solid ground. Falling to my death really isn't the way I want to go." A smile was given to the officer. "I thought that this was the ship you served aboard... But you still gave me quite the surprise when you hailed me over the comms."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 01-Aug-20 11:15 PM
"Yep, this is the one. This place has been disturbed in my absence, I can tell. The last ACOS only lasted a couple days before being sent to a mental institution or something.. I never had time to fully read it over but lets just say it wasnt a nice thing to read. There was a murder on board, that was nice...." She shook her head and mumbled "It wasnt nice.... This ship has missed me and I have missed her, and its good to be back. Its better than whats happened to me over the last month of absence I can tell you that much. I hope you can agree."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 01-Aug-20 11:45 PM
There was a bit of a grimace at Walsh's use of the words 'mental institution.' Little bit outdated, that was. Definitely concerning though. Security officers were supposed to be at the top of their game at all time, and an assistant department head no less... It was a wonder that the person had managed to pass their physical. And a murder? Aboard a Starfleet vessel? That sort of thing really didn't happen often and was more than definitely concerning. She new the Phoenix had stories but she had heard better ones than these. "I winnae lie, a whole lot of that is seriously concerning. I mean, a murder? Barley happens at all on any sort of UFP owned property any more, whether that be a planet or a ship. But... From what I've seen of you out in the field, I'm pretty sure that this ship is more safe than ever with you being aboard. And hey - as for that field work? It was a hectic time but you have to think o' the bright side. At the end of it all, we won."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Aug-20 12:47 AM
"Of course, it's always best to think positive. I never knew how fun it was though. Like ... How fun it was to be apart of something secret. That's something that hasnt happened to me since I was activated."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 02-Aug-20 02:08 AM
"I love it how you think that was fun," Charron mused and opted to shuffle back to the wall again and lean against it. Hands were then folded across her chest once more, seemingly unable to make up her mind or stay still. "And I mean... I guess it kind of was. Saving folk, being under pressure like that, taking out the assailants. I've worked out in the field before but never anything like that."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Aug-20 04:10 PM
"Well, like I said it has been a while since I have done a task like that. It gets you away from all the common work you regularily do on a starship. I love my job and I wouldnt want to do anything else but this... for the rest of my life maybe." She chuckled
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 02-Aug-20 09:41 PM
"Hey, you never know where y' might end up. I can see that you ended up with a bit of a promotion because of that mission," Charron added and then gave a nod towards the rank pips upon Jayne's collar. "Maybe they'll drag you along for more of that sort of thing - lest that ever happens again, that is."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Aug-20 09:43 PM
"That is always a possibility. I was surprised really, I didn't really do that much to deserve it. Well nothing commendable anyways."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Aug-20 11:09 PM
[D]Jayne had finished up her conversation with Reese and left the holodeck (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 03-Aug-20 11:33 PM
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 06:46 PM
Maggie entered with a smile, and began waiting on the others to arrive.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 06:47 PM
T'Pel entered, seeing Maggie and she gave a nod, "Greetings."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 06:48 PM
Maggie gave a nod to T’Pel. “Hellooooooo Lieutenant!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 06:48 PM
Maleb stepped in and raised a ta'al. "Salutations."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 06:50 PM
Maggie gave a large smile as she looked to Maleb. “Hello Maleb! How are you?” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 06:51 PM
"I am well, sir. How are you?" Maleb said, shifting his weight around slightly as he fought the urge to stand at attention.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 06:53 PM
Maggie gave a little smirk as she looked at him. “Could be better! But hey, trying to get over it!” The outline of a bikini could be seen under her shirt.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 06:55 PM
"Is something wrong, sir?" He said, his face conveying no emotion. He did care, but didn't let it show.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 06:56 PM
Maggie shook her head softly. “It’s irrelevant right now. I’ll tell you afterwards!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 06:58 PM
"Understood, sir." Maleb said. He looked around the interior of the holodeck and at the doors, waiting for others to arrive. Spa. He should have looked it up before coming.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 06:58 PM
T'Pel walked over to the computer terminal and brought up the Program. They were in a court yard, surrounded by old Grecian looking pillars, green grass spotted with delicate small bright pink and light blue flowers. A large Temple down the pathway. "I suggest we wait here for the others. Then I will lead us inside. It can be a maze."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 06:59 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she looked around the room. “Very nice!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 06:59 PM
"Most fascinating."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 06:59 PM
T'lith entered the holodeck, quickly looking around the room.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:01 PM
"Greetings, Ensign T'lith." Maleb nodded at her as he raised his hand in yet another ta'al.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:02 PM
Maggie gave a wave to T’lith. “Darn, guess I’m the only human in this Vulcan party for now!”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 07:03 PM
T'lith returned a ta'al to Maleb. "There might possibly be more people coming, depending on how many people Lieutenant Kestra invited."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:05 PM
"Ah. I believe that Lieutenants Stryker and Bjørge were invited as well. We shall see."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:07 PM
Maggie gave a small little smile of enjoyment. “Oh okay! Me and Sara! The beautiful human squad! Can’t wait till she gets here!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:12 PM
Sara walked in, releasing her hair from it's long, customary braid. "Hallo everyone! Am I the last to arrive?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:13 PM
Maggie shook her head as she walked over to Sara and smiled. “Nope! But it’s good to see you lovely!” The thin outline of a bikini could be seen on her shirt, obviously for when the spa began. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:16 PM
"Hello, Sara." Maleb said, with a nod.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:17 PM
T'Pel gave Sara a nod, "Greetings."
"I believe we are just waiting on Mr. Stryker."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:26 PM
"Maggie! Maleb! T'Pel!"
She eagerly hugged Maggie, turning quickly to wrap T'Pel into one as well, throwing up a ta'al at Maleb as she looked over T'Pel's shoulder. (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 07:27 PM
T'lith seemed to have been lost in her thoughts as she looked around the room, when she noticed that Sara had entered, she gave a tiny nod to her fellow xenobotanist.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:28 PM
Maggie smiled as she returned the hug before Sara left. Maggie giggled as she headed back into the centre of the area. “Your looking good as always Sara!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:29 PM
Maleb returned Sara's Vulcan greeting, nodding again. She didn't try to hug him, which was as much an expression of care in his mind as a hug would be for anyone else.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:29 PM
"T'lith!~" She pulled away and hugged T'lith as well, having got all her greetings out of the way. "Oh gosh, uhm.. thank you Maggie, that's very kind of you to say!.."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:30 PM
Maggie gave a small giggle as she nodded. “Oh don’t get so awkward Sara, just complementing one of the most beautiful women on the ship!” She said with a friendly little grin.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:30 PM
T'Pel's eye's widened slightly at the sudden touch, but she allowed it. Once Sara saw fit to release her she swept an arm in the direction of the Temple, "Shall we? Sa'val may be a little late, if not detained."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 07:31 PM
T'lith let Sara hug her. Once the Human let go, she took a little step back.
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:31 PM
Sa'val stepped through the Holodeck arch that appeared and looked around. (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:32 PM
She turned, "I may have spoken too soon. Greetings Sa'val."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:32 PM
Sa'val looked at where the voice had come from. He walked over to T'Pel and offered a Ta'al. "Greetings. I hope that I am not too late."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:33 PM
She returned the gesture, "You are not."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:33 PM
Maggie smiled as she gave a small wave to Sa’val. “Hellooo Sa’val!!”
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:33 PM
Sa'val nodded respectfully at Maggie. "Greetings, ma'am. I trust you are well?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:34 PM
"Hallo Sa'val!" Sara greeted him with her odd Norse prayer and ta'al mixture, smiling brightly. All the friends were here!!
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:34 PM
"Hello, Lieutenant Stryker. I believe your timing was acceptable." He held up a ta'al and lowered his head slightly in greeting.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:34 PM
Maggie nodded as she walked over to stand with Sara. “I’m doing all right! Thank you for asking! Yourself?”
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:36 PM
Sa'val attempted to repeat the gesture to Sara, failing somewhat miserably, but the intent was still present. "Greetings, Sara." Sa'val offered a Ta'al to Maleb. "Fortunate. It would be impossible to overcome your disappointment in me if I had been late." Sa'val smirked slightly in his way before turning back to Maggie. "I have no complaints to make, ma'am. However, I must admit, I am out of my element with the nature of the excursion we are about to embark upon." (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:38 PM
"It is called relaxation, Sa'val. Like meditating, but with ambiance." She smirked mildly before heading toward the temple.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:39 PM
Maleb followed, but not with the intense 'about to walk into you' spacing he usually utilized. Instead, he hung back next to Stryker, and said quietly. "What is going to happen?" (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:42 PM
[D] Once in the temple, the light was low, but golden, as it came through the high windows. Drapes of a white gause fabric wafting gracefully in the light breeze, can candles placed around the massive open floor illuinating mud baths to the left, hot springs to the right, an assortment of massage tables in the back, and a pillowed lounge area taking up most of the middle.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:43 PM
Maggie gasped as she looked around with a smile. “Ooh! Where do we start?”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:44 PM
"Where ever you like. I personally find the mud baths to be...calming." T'Pel said, content on waiting until everyone felt comfortable enough to explore on their own.
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:44 PM
Sa'val leaned over to stage whisper to Maleb. "Well if we are relaxing, I would presume we are about to embark upon a multifaceted combat Simulator in this temple."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:45 PM
Maggie let out a sigh as Sa’val said that, before looking to Sara. “Sara! Wanna go to the hot spring?”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:46 PM
"I do suggest Maleb take advantage of one of the masseuses. They can, and with out any output, work on the knot that is you." *she looked to Maleb and smirked. "If that is agreeable to you, of course."
"And no combat, Sa'val. That is for another time. This is to care for the body to keep it in shape, but in a...more peaceful way."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:48 PM
Sa'val smirked again. "...are you not concerned if they are too successful we would lose the essence of our friend, Maleb?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:48 PM
"Maybe we can do spa day today and sparring day tomorrow?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:49 PM
Maggie nodded as she moved over to move nearer to the hot spring. “Yeah! I’d be up for that!”
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:49 PM
Sa'val held up his hands defensively. "I can do peaceful...I am almost positive."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:49 PM
Masseuse. He knew that word and he didn't like the idea of it. Maleb tightened his brow and tilted his head slightly, taking a step closer to and slightly behind Stryker. Human Vulcan shield. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:49 PM
"Where do I put the dumplings and fruit tray, T'Pel?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:50 PM
"One of the large tables in the lounge area, should suffice."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:51 PM
Sara nodded happily, half-waddling both large containers over to the lounge area. (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 07:52 PM
"If not a massuse, then perhaps the mud bath? No touch and mostly concealed. A comfty little hiding spot."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:52 PM
Sa'val looked over to Sara. "Did you mention food? Allow me to assist."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:52 PM
Once sat down onto the table, she unhooked the tops and spread placed them nearby.
"Hah! You're such a gentleman sa'val, but you didn't quite offer in time! But I'm a big tough girl, I can hold two measly containers."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:53 PM
As Sara did that, Maggie walked over to the hot spring. Smiling as she begins stripping, for a moment looking like she was going to go nude. Before thankfully having a purple bikini ready under her shirt and pants, settling into the spring. “Oh this is good!”
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L. King 06-Aug-20 07:54 PM
Sa'val had walked over to Sara to offer assistance, but since he had been too late he opted to eye the arrayed food. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 07:54 PM
"I believe I shall... Sit and relax for a few minutes. If that is alright." He said, plopping down on a pillow and looking around at the room, taking it in. The temple was, objectively, quite beautiful, and he could appreciate that.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 07:55 PM
"I made the dumplings again and a fruit tray. But please do not eat too much before swimming!"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 07:55 PM
T'lith merely continued to look around the room silently.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 07:55 PM
Maggie nodded from her relaxed spot in the spring. “Yeah! Goodness this is lovely! Thank you for doing this Lieutenant!”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:00 PM
T'Pel gave a nod, her hands behind her back, "It is my pleasure." She answered, and as she was satisfied that everyone seemed to be sorting themselves out, she walked over to one of the mud baths sitting in the stone floor, "However, I shall warn all of you, if nudity bothers you, you have 10 seconds to avert your eyes. I have no desire to try and get mud out of my undergarments. One in the mud I will be completely covered, however."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:01 PM
Maleb instantly turned away and closed his eyes. And used his hand to cover the peripheries of his vision, despite his eyes being closed. (edited)
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L. King 06-Aug-20 08:03 PM
Sa'val had continued to eye the food arrayed before him. He grabbed a couple of blueberries and popped them all into his mouth.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:03 PM
"Thank you for the warning T'Pel, but nude bathing is a norm where I am from, I am not bothered by it- as nudity in this setting isn't sexual at all. "
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:04 PM
Maggie didn’t have a particular aversion to nudity. So she just sat back and relaxed with a small smile. “Indeed!”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:04 PM
T'Pel gave them time to avert their eyes if wanted, then dropped her robe and stepped into her bath, the mud coming all the way to her neck as she leaned back, "There are times when nudity is vastly more comfortable for me, however I realize this is not the case for everyone. So I give warning."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:06 PM
"Very thoughtful!"
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L. King 06-Aug-20 08:06 PM
Sa'val gave a thumbs up, since his mouth was full of berries.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:07 PM
Sara quickly snatched a dumpling and popped it into her mouth before giving Sa'val a cheeky grin and heading over to the mud bath as well.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:07 PM
Maggie gave a small little nod from her spot in the spring. “Yeah! Good on you! Anyone’s free to join me!”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:08 PM
"Hey, Sa'val...how good is your throwing arm? Can you toss me a dumpling?" She asked, content to never move again.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:09 PM
"Yours hands are covered in mud!"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:10 PM
"He can aim for my mouth." She said and opened wide.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:11 PM
"I could literally just put it in your mouth for you, silly."
"or Sa'val could, if that's the game."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 08:11 PM
Sa'val grabbed two dumplings and walked them over to T'Pel in the mud bath. He had eaten one before he made it to the side of the mud bath. He knelt down next to her and popped it into her mouth. "Mission accomplished."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:12 PM
Sara giggled and sat down next to the other girls, putting only her feet and lower legs in the mud for now.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:13 PM
Maggie gave a little giggle as she sat back in the spring. “Are we going to get the boy’s to be our butlers for the night? I’m here for that.” She said as she walked out of the spring to get two dumplings, before returning to the spring.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:13 PM
"Aw, we could never do that! They'd never hang with us again."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 08:14 PM
T'lith walked over to the table, quickly grabbing a dumpling.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:14 PM
“Who knows. Maybe they’ll like it!” She laughed to herself. “Kidding!”
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L. King 06-Aug-20 08:16 PM
"Did you hear that, Maleb? Our innate dedication to service is about to be taken advantage of."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:17 PM
Maggie giggled loudly as he said that. “I mean! If I was in your position I wouldn’t be complaining.” She laughed.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:18 PM
"Come on, this is supposed to be fun for all of us, no butlers needed. Though- aren't there hologram assistants?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:18 PM
"Thahdjkf youfh." She said and chewed happily. After she swallowed, "I did not invite them so they could wait on us. I simply wanted a dumpling before Sa'val ate them all. I forgot to grab one."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:18 PM
"There is a difference between service and servitude." Maleb said, matter-of-factly. Honestly, he was happy just being around relaxed people. Quieter white noise wasn't as painful, especially when it was more serene.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:19 PM
Maggie raised her hand with a quiet giggle. “Aw. Sorry boys!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:19 PM
"So.. T'Pel? I've never actually been in a mud bath before? What does it do?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:20 PM
"It hugs you. Since the mud is denser than water, it encases you. And the warmth and minerals condition your skin and massage your muscles."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:21 PM
"Mm." She nodded softly, but still looked unconvinced about submerging more than her feet in. "Makes me think of quicksand." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:22 PM
Maggie gave a nod with a smile. “I’ll try that in a few minutes! It sounds lovely! But this springgggg.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:24 PM
"I might just only do my feet if that's alright? Sorry for being a big baby.. But! We can still sit and gossip!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:26 PM
Maleb quirked an eyebrow. He didn't gossip, and he avoided it, but listening to others talk about anything was fascinating. He adjusted slightly where he was sitting and kept looking around.
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L. King 06-Aug-20 08:27 PM
"Considering my complete inability to assist in that endeavor, which direction is the pool?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:27 PM
"Whatever your comfort level's allow, I am pleased."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:27 PM
"Oh come on, we will mostly be talking about work, sa'val"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:27 PM
Maggie let out a smile, before giving a wave over to Sa’val. “Come to the hot spring Sa’val!!”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:28 PM
"Down the hallway behind the massage tables." She answered.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:29 PM
"Ah, maybe it makes him feel awkward. I guess we can not gossip about work~"
"How were your days off T'Pel?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 08:30 PM
Once T'lith had finished the first dumpling, she quickly grabbed another. Her gaze flitted around the room.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:32 PM
"They have been chalk full of meditation. Sitting in one spot for hours on end...This was all I wanted to do before returning to work."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:32 PM
"Days off?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:33 PM
T'Pel gave a small sigh. The ordeal had passed, and now she saw no point in being secret about it, "I effectively had a mental break down. I required time off as I was unable to keep a lid on my emotions."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:33 PM
Maggie gave a nod as she settled into the hot spring, before standing up and walking to a open mud bath beside Sara. “Boys. Please avert your eyes, unless you want to see a superior officer nude. Which I don’t think you do, so uhm. Yeah!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:34 PM
"Oh T'Pel.. I'm so sorry. Are. You feeling better I'm hoping?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:34 PM
Maleb turned away again, covering his eyes with his palm. "That is most unfortunate to hear, T'pel."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:34 PM
"Is there anything I can do to accommodate you at work?"
Sara nodded quickly to Maggie as she joined next to her.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:36 PM
Maggie nodded as she saw Maleb turn away, assuming Sa’val did the same. She takes off her bikini and settles into the mud bath with a smile. “All right boys. Your good to look again, the boobs are hidden.”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:36 PM
"Had it not been for Sa'val, I likely would have had a much harder time. However through diligent meditation, I am better. I simply...over exerted myself."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:37 PM
"Im genuinely so glad Sa'Val was there, I doubt Maleb or I could've helped much. But thinking of your needs are very important and I'm glad you requested the days off to recoup."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:39 PM
"He was a much needed rock, and I am forever in his debt."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:39 PM
"It is good to know that you are alright."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:39 PM
Maggie smiled as she settled into the back of the bath. “Yeah! That’s very good!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:40 PM
Sara beamed and reached out a hand for T'Pel to squeeze if she would like to. (edited)
"If there is anything I can do for you. You'll let me know, yes?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:47 PM
T'Pel eyed her hand curiously a moment before taking it gently, a thought of just pulling her in flashing in her mind, before she pushed it out, "Thank you. Now that I know I have lasting friendships here, I will do so. I will just warn you...when I am like that...it is far from pretty and far from comfortable. The only reason I allowed Sa'val in was because I knew he would have brought around more people to beat down my door. But I am glad that I did."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:49 PM
"Depression is never beautiful. But! You're a beautiful person and we all love you very much and will help in whatever ways we can."
"Maybe we should make spa nights a more regular occurrence to keep the inner peace."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:51 PM
Maggie nodded with a small smile on her face. “Yeah! I think that’s a great idea!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 08:52 PM
Maleb raised his eyebrows at the idea. He didn't mind being around relaxed people, quietly leeching of of their calmness. It sounded kinda nice, actually. "Perhaps... Assuming all of you are interested as well."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:53 PM
"That is a most logical idea, Sara. The Vulcan mindset is rubbing off on you." She opened an eye and gave the blonde a teasing smirk.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:55 PM
"This is the second time I've been given such a compliment, I feel like I need to stop hanging with you guys so much before I get a bowl cut!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 08:55 PM
Maggie giggled as she sat back again. “God that image. Holy shit.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:56 PM
"I don't mean it, you're actually my closest group of friends."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 08:56 PM
T'Pel blinked. "You would not have to cut your hair. I wear mine long."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:56 PM
"You're the first one I've seen to do so."
"most other keep theirs shoulder length and up."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 08:57 PM
T'lith nodded. "Some of us choose to wear our hair long. My hair was quite long when I was younger." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 08:58 PM
"In my culture, there is significance to having long hair- but I've always admired the girls who keep it so short and tidy."
'I could imagine T'lith! Your hair is beautiful as is, I can definitely see it being long!"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:00 PM
"Most full-blooded Vulcans do wear the traditional hairstyle. However, there are exceptions, especially among hybrids." Maleb said. He had his hair in the bowl cut for a time as a kid, but after a while it became clear that the style didn't work with hair that was anything but straight.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:00 PM
She raised an eyebrow. "I believe I have a, picture on my PADD, of when my hair was longer."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:00 PM
"May I see?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:01 PM
"I understand. Part of the reason I keep it long. Vulcan's need a little distinction."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:02 PM
T'lith nodded, grabbing her PADD. After a minute of searching, she found the photo and handed the PADD over to Sara. In the photo, T'lith had quite long hair, almost up to her knees.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:03 PM
"Honestly.. when I was in the academy? I thought the bowl cut was incredibly attractive. It made the guys seem smarter for some reason." (edited)
"Oh wow T'lith!! You weren't even joking!"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:04 PM
"My family always wanted my hair to be short, but I went through a, rebellious stage, as I believe Humans call it, and kept my hair long." The Vulcan explained.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:04 PM
'You were so cuuuute! Look at your little round face!!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:05 PM
Maggie leaned back in her bath with a smile. Listening to everything. “Mhm. Don’t you find a lot of things about Vulcan’s attractive Sara?”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:06 PM
Sara flushed hotly, but quickly ignored Maggie's comment with a sharp laugh before continuing to hand the PADD back to T'lith. "I think you're lovely no matter what, but I'm glad you've found a good in-between. It suits you very well!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:08 PM
T'lith took her PADD. "Thank, you." A round face? T'lith didn't think she had one in that photo, but it appears she did. "I was around 24 in that photo, I believe, which explains the, round face, as you say."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:09 PM
"That's.. my age? T'lith.. forgive me for asking, but how old are you?"
'I always thought we were close to the same age?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:10 PM
Maggie returned the laugh in kind with a small giggle. “God I forgot I’m 29 going on 30. Sara’s younger then meeeee.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:10 PM
"Maleb is younger than me, so I am at least not the youngest in the group."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:10 PM
She looked over at Sara. "I am fifty three years old. I will be turning fifty four in December." The Vulcan replied.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:11 PM
"Oh.. wow. That's really. Wow!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:11 PM
Maggie let out a whistle. “Way older.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:12 PM
"Well, honestly not for Vulcans! T'lith is very young still!"
"Maybe compared to a human it seems so." (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:12 PM
"53 is relatively young by Vulcan standards." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:13 PM
"By comparison of lifespans, T'lith and I are actually of comparable age I'd say."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:13 PM
"Fifty-three? You appear to be approximately Sara's. Meanwhile, I am twenty-two and appear to be approximately eighteen or nineteen. Fascinating. How old were you when you went to the Academy, T'lith?" (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:14 PM
"Maleb is baby." she smirked, teasing
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:14 PM
“Oh god lifespans confuse the hell out of me. I can never figure them out properly.”
Maggie let out the loudest laugh possible. “Oh my god he is!!!”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:14 PM
"I was in my early thirties when I went to the academy. In Vulcan standards, I am around the age of a young adult." She raised an eyebrow.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:15 PM
"I am rather young, but I am fully matured, physically. I am not a baby." Maleb said, tilting his head.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:15 PM
"It was a joke, Maleb. Honestly I am also rather young. 35."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:16 PM
"The contrast between the expected lifespans of different species is most fascinating. I believe that you are the same age as Lieutenant Stryker, correct?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:16 PM
"Young adult gang!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:18 PM
Maggie giggled as she sat back in her bath. “Hell yeah! Young adult gang go!!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:24 PM
"So considering the much longer lifespans, do vulcans do a five year plan?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:25 PM
"A, five year plan?" T'lith blinked.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:26 PM
"It's a common human strategy to plan out long term goals. Career goals, marriage, kids, and so on."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:28 PM
"I do not have a, five year plan. As of other Vulcan's, I do not know if they have a five year plan."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:30 PM
"For example, I'd like to make it to Lieutenant before 30."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:30 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile. “I got that one down! So it should be pretty easy for you Sara!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:31 PM
"It's a little harder to be promoted in science. With tactical, you're front and center, you do a lot more heroic stuff that could get you promoted."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:32 PM
Maggie nodded with a small little smile. “Right. I guess I have done a lot of that.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:32 PM
"Of course, there is the logical, reasonable timeline we all expect. But I imagine we all have some aspirations higher than what is achievable, correct?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:32 PM
"But I'm also not stressing about rank, I have a PhD to finish and that's been eating up so much of my time. Have you thought of any more schooling, Maggie?"
"Oh that's very true, Maleb. Have you thought of what your timeline might look like?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:33 PM
Maggie leaned back with a smile as she leaned back. “Well. I want to become a captain obviously, then I wanna teach!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:33 PM
"Realistically or unrealistically?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:34 PM
"For funsies, let's ask both."
"Also I didn't realize you wanted to be a Captain, Maggie?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:35 PM
"Realistically, my only goal is making it past my two-year review. Unrealistically... It is very rare to achieve a command by thirty-five. But it does indeed happen. And the slim chance is a reliable motivator for many cadets and ensigns."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:35 PM
T'Pel just stayed quiet.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:35 PM
"How about you T'Lith? T'Pel?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:36 PM
Maggie nodded with a small little smirk. “Yeah. I definitely want to go through the command track, then I want to teach at SFA.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 06-Aug-20 09:37 PM
"A good educator is often difficult to find, even in Starfleet. I have no doubt that you could become a teacher, Lieutenant Verne."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:39 PM
"I, haven't really thought about my future." T'lith admitted. "I suppose that after the Phoenix, or if I get assigned on another vessel, I will go back to Vulcan afterwards. Though it would not be a pleasant stay."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:41 PM
"If Vulcan isn't pleasant, why would you go back?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:41 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile towards Maleb. “Thank you Maleb. And yeah T’lith?”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:41 PM
"I don't have anywhere else to go, nowhere that I can think of."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:42 PM
"Are you planning to retire soon or something?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:42 PM
She shook her head.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:43 PM
"Do you have a bond mate you do not wish to face? Is that why it would not be a happy homecoming?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:44 PM
"My family and I don't, exactly get along. They wanted to choose things in my life for me, and I didn't let them."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:44 PM
Maggie nodded, feeling a sympathy for the older woman. “Right. Sorry to hear that.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:46 PM
"There is no need to be sorry. I've gotten quite used to them doing so."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:47 PM
"Meanwhile, my parents have left me to make all my choices alone. Which...is agreeable...but...meh." she closed her eyes again and sat in silence.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:47 PM
"That's very strong of you, T'Lith. Being independent is incredibly hard, and you've done so with such grace!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:48 PM
Maggie nodded with a small little smile. “Yeah! I am positive you’ve done an amazing job!”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 09:48 PM
"Indeed. You have done well, T'Lith."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:49 PM
"Thank, you. My adoptive parents and blood family were, quite surprised when I joined Starfleet. They wanted me to, join the High Command or teach at a Vulcan school."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:50 PM
"I don't think you're stuffy enough to do high-command, you're way too nice!"
"Logical and intelligent? No doubt. Stuffy and uptight? No way."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:52 PM
Maggie nodded with a little smile. “What about you Sara? Beyond rank and stuff?”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 06-Aug-20 09:52 PM
"My adoptive parents thought the same, they tried to make me more, uptight." She nodded.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 09:54 PM
"I'm glad they didn't succeed. You're genuinely a joy to be around."
Sara turned to Maggie and gave a nervous laugh, shrugging her shoulders noncommittally. "Well uhm, I'm not really sure. I think I'm pretty smitten just focusing on my job, getting my PhD..enjoying my friends. And I guess I'll sort of roll with the punches as they come outside of that?"
"-Sorry that's kind of a lame answer, but I'd just like to focus on developing myself and things I want to accomplish for a while."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 09:59 PM
Maggie nodded with a little smile as she looked at her former roommate. “Oh no it’s understandable. We can’t all have our goal’s mapped out.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 10:00 PM
"It'll come eventually, I am not very worried."
"What about you, T'Pel?" (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 10:24 PM
"I do not make long term plans. The future tends to be quite unpredictable. There is no telling where I will end up, but I get to figure it out as I go."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 10:30 PM
Sa'val returned from the pool, his hair was damp and plastered to his head.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 10:32 PM
"Right on time, Sa'val!"
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L. King 06-Aug-20 10:33 PM
Sa'val raised an eyebrow as he tried to put his t-shirt back on. "Oh? Do you require assistance in finishing the dumplings?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 10:34 PM
Maggie shook her head with a small little grin. “We were just wondering about future plans for everyone!”
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L. King 06-Aug-20 10:37 PM
"Ah. Well. My future plans are to enjoy more of these dumplings." Sa'val walked over to the table and, as if to illustrate his point, grabbed a dumpling and popped it into his mouth. Sa'val grabbed a handful of blueberries to follow up when he swallowed.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 10:47 PM
"Oh Sa'val. I wish I felt so simply. But for real, no five year plan? No rank initiative?"
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L. King 06-Aug-20 10:48 PM
Sa'val shrugged as he chewed his blueberries and swallowed. "I believe you and I spoke of the only plans I have considered."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 10:53 PM
"Yeah that's true. Well, for anyone not privvy to our late night junk food sessions, his is pretty similar to mine."
"Just kinda rolling with the punches."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 10:54 PM
Maggie nodded with a tiny little smile as she lied back in the mud bath. “Yeah. I’d say that’s probably better than having your goals mapped out. Less disappointment.”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 11:00 PM
"It is interesting....for the attention to detail the Vulcan has, we sure do not seem to make long term plans. I was not aware it was...would this be common?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 11:03 PM
"I mean, who says vulcans can't live for the now?"
"... and now I want more dumplings if they're in danger of being finished off."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 11:08 PM
Sa'val had raised one to his mouth when she said that. He saw there were still dumplings left so he placed that one in his mouth and grabbed another to bring it over to Sara.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 11:10 PM
"Oh! I was gonna get up! I think I'm done soaking my feet anyhow."
She did however, take the dumpling and pop it into her mouth, gratefully.
"I'm not sure if it's space, or the ship, but these things stay crispy sooo much longer than they do on Earth."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 11:12 PM
Maggie nodded as she gave a wave to the Sara. Sitting in her bath. “Mhmmmm. Still very good.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 11:13 PM
Sara lifted her feet out of the mud, swinging them a bit to get rid of the excess before standing and heading over to the small shower on the side, rinsing her feet.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 11:14 PM
Maggie gave a wave to Sara again. “This was so bloody good...”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 11:16 PM
"Definitely a good idea. Thank you T'Pel for inviting us."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 11:24 PM
"Thank you for coming. Mother always says these things are better with friends. I suppose she was correct."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 11:42 PM
((sorry I got busy cooking dinner!! I'm back!
"Of course! I love doing this kind of stuff, but every time I try to start one I always end up getting busy. So I'm thrilled I could finally enjoy it as a guest. "
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L. King 06-Aug-20 11:53 PM
Sa'val had made it back to the food table. He nodded as he dropped some strawberries into his mouth.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Aug-20 11:54 PM
"A monthly gathering is not a bad idea. We just need to pick a date. I am getting out...so cover your eyes." She waited, then hopped out, quickly rinsing off and grabbing a fluffy robe and wrap around herself.
"No obligations, however."
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L. King 06-Aug-20 11:56 PM
Sa'val continued eating berries at the table. He offered a thumbs up.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 06-Aug-20 11:58 PM
Sara finally stripped into her own bathing suit from her previous shirt and shorts, eager for either the pool or the hot tub. "Maybe the first of the month?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Aug-20 11:59 PM
Maggie nodded as she soon sat up, covering her chest. “Please cover your eyes again boys.” She said. As she got out and stepped into the shower with a sigh.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:02 AM
"As schedules allow, of course."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 12:03 AM
Maggie nodded as she came out of the shower a minute or so later, getting into her bikini with a smirk. “Course!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:11 AM
"Is anyone feeling the hot spring? We had tons of this sort of thing in Norway, it makes me miss home so much."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 12:12 AM
Maggie nodded as she looked over to it. “Oh my god I was already in there and I’m going again.” She said, walking over to the side of the spring.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 07-Aug-20 12:12 AM
"Hot spring?" T'lith raised an eyebrow.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:13 AM
"Is that not what this is called?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 12:13 AM
Maggie nodded. “That’s what it’s called!”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 07-Aug-20 12:13 AM
"I've never been in a hot spring before."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:13 AM
"Sometimes my standard is not the best.."
"I got worried!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 12:15 AM
Maggie nodded as she settled down in the hot spring. “Come on in Sara!” Maggie sighed as she sat back, pulling the PADD from the side of the spring. Typing a message.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 07-Aug-20 12:18 AM
T'Pel dragged a chair, and dumpling, over and sat in it, "I am still quite warm from the mud."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:29 AM
"Maybe the pool instead? Ohh! We have an even number! We could play chicken?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 12:30 AM
Maggie looked at her with a smile. “What’s chicken?”
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 07-Aug-20 12:32 AM
T'Pel just raised a brow, nibbling her dumpling.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 07-Aug-20 12:33 AM
Chicken? T'lith blinked.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:43 AM
"It's where you balance a person on your shoulders and the person on top wrestles with the other person atop their partner! "
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 12:44 AM
Maggie let out a small giggle as she heard that. “Okay that sounds fun! I’m up for that!”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 07-Aug-20 12:45 AM
"I am alright with it."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 12:56 AM
"If it is acceptable to you, Sara, I shall keep score." Maleb said after considering the idea for a moment.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 12:58 AM
"Oh that's right.. well I guess we're uneven after all."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 01:00 AM
Maleb looked down for a moment, a slight pulse of shame making its way through him. "My sincere apologies."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 01:00 AM
"It's alright, we could play Marco Polo!"
"I'd much rather you be comfortable than us be even in number, Maleb."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 01:01 AM
Maggie nodded as she sat back in the spring. “The game where you say Marco and Palo over and over again? And yeah!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 01:02 AM
Maleb nodded slightly. "Thank you for understanding. I have not heard of 'Marco Polo.' What does it entail?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 01:08 AM
"So everyone gets in the pool and the chosen person in the middle, with eyes closed, shouts the first half 'marco' and the rest of the swimmers, who try to stay as far away from them as possible, must shout 'polo' to give the chaser an audible reference to how near or far the other swimmers are. It's like a blind hide n seek in the water!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 01:09 AM
Maggie smiled as she heard that with a little sigh. “That sounds fun!!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 01:19 AM
"A most interesting test of skill and sensory acuity. Fascinating."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 07-Aug-20 01:21 AM
"No getting out of the pool, either. That is cheating."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 01:28 AM
"Very important rule!"
"But..it's also a tag game. Maybe we could use a flip-flop to touch instead?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 01:29 AM
Maggie nodded with a small little smile. “Okay! Makes sense!” (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 01:29 AM
"That way Maleb can play with us?"
Slipping off her bright yellow flip-flops, she waved one around. "Who wants to be Marco first or should we draw straws?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 01:44 AM
Raising his eyebrows only slightly, Maleb did his best to keep it to himself just how touched he was. Someone would make a modification like that to help him. Deities, he didn't deserve Sara. "I am very thankful for your willingness to accommodate me. Sincerely and deeply." He paused to let his gratefulness hang in the air, for emphasis. "I have no preference as to who should play which role."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 01:49 AM
"Aw Maleb, don't mention it, you'd do the same for us, yeah?"
"But alright, since no one cares, how about I pick at random?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 01:50 AM
Maggie smiled as she sat back in the spring. “Yeah! It would be pretty shitty if we made you feel uncomfortable! And please!”
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L. King 07-Aug-20 01:52 AM
Sa'val finished eating the fruits that he had been munching on and sighed contentedly. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:04 AM
"Well Maggie, how would you like to be our first Marco?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 02:04 AM
Maleb opened his mouth to speak again before only looking away and sighing slightly. He didn't exactly have the words to convey how he felt without admitting that he did indeed feel. Still. It meant a lot.
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:08 AM
Sa'val removed the damp t-shirt and prepared to follow everyone to the pool.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:08 AM
"You swam in your shirt?"
She gave the Vulcan a once-over, laughing at the formality of wearing a shirt to swim.
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:10 AM
"I put it back on when I came back."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:10 AM
"Ah. See that makes much more sense."
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:10 AM
"It seemed indecent to enjoy your provided treats shirtless." His slight smirk appeared again.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:11 AM
"Indecent indeed, the fact you have the audacity to be showing ankles is enough to give half the women here a chill while you stuff your face with blueberries, sir." (edited)
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:14 AM
"From the nature of your statement, it would appear that may have more to do with the manner in which I consume them rather than the attire I have on, but if it makes you feel better next time I will wear long socks."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:15 AM
"I would pay real life credits to see you be able to stand swimming in socks, Val."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:15 AM
Maggie laughed as she listened to them give banter with a chuckle. She sat back with a sigh.
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:18 AM
"I will even wear the boots if it means receiving more opportunities to partake in your edible creations."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:18 AM
"Aw! That's so swee- Wait, do you take requests?"
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:19 AM
Sa'val raised his eyebrow curiously, even warily.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:19 AM
"Full tactical combat gear, the vest and everything."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:19 AM
Maggie giggled as she overheard everything. “My god Sara.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 07-Aug-20 02:20 AM
"I believe that that may prove to be... Rather difficult, if not borderline dangerous."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:21 AM
"It was a thought-" She sighed wistfully. "But dang the full tactigear looks so cool."
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:21 AM
Sa'val waved his hand dismissively. "A pittance for the promise of further food."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:21 AM
All her pitiful sighing was left in the dust at Sa'val's promise, a genuinely bright smile and a laugh quick on her lips. "I'll hold you to that!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:22 AM
Maggie was continuing to laugh out loud. “Sara do you want us to do a sexy photoshoot like the firefighters of yesteryear?”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:23 AM
"No! I just think the tactical gear is neat! Nothing wrong in admiring it for my hard working hours of making dumplings by hand!" (edited)
"It's a good trade off, right?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:25 AM
Maggie giggled out loud. “I suppose. Feels like you think it’s a bit more than neat per say.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:28 AM
"Oh come on, it's rare we get to see you guys in full gear." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:30 AM
Maggie giggled loudly. “We were wearing it for every other away mission for like two months!”
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L. King 07-Aug-20 02:32 AM
"It is only sensible to train in the gear as often as possible. If it would not garner undue attention, I would wear it during my visits to the gym."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:32 AM
"But I was busy! I never got to see close up!"
"Oh, you could wear it to the group sparring match tomorrow?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:33 AM
Maggie sighed as she sat in the spring with a small little smile. “Ooh! Do I get an invite to that?”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 07-Aug-20 02:34 AM
"It's not my event to say yes, unfortunately. You'll have to run it by sa'val."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 02:35 AM
Maggie looked over to Sa’val with a smile. Giving her best puppy dog eyes.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 07-Aug-20 03:21 AM
[D] Unfortunately Maggie had to leave, heading out the door in uniform.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 07-Aug-20 06:26 AM
[D] There was more fun and merriment had by all. ~Fin (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 02:13 AM
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 02:21 AM
Deimora entered the holo-deck with at least a little confidence, but she didn't presume to own the place.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 02:40 AM
@irishgaming1
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irishgaming1 13-Aug-20 02:53 AM
he walked in and programed a type 7 shuttle craft. “computer load simulation for flight training Jovian run.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 02:55 AM
"So we're throwing me into this? I suppose that's fine, I have piloted before." Deimora nodded.
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irishgaming1 13-Aug-20 03:35 AM
“Well I’m just going to see what you know so far. Plus if no ones taught you already I’ll teach you titans turn.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 03:39 AM
"It was on a test I had actually," Deimora smiled, "It wasn't perfect but I did do pretty well, I'm sure I won't crash but I haven't done any piloting since the academy."
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irishgaming1 13-Aug-20 03:49 AM
“Well I highly doubt titans turn was on a test because it’s a maneuver that’s highly dangerous.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 03:52 AM
"Oh no, on a smaller scale, using gravity to slingshot around a planetary body." Deimora explained. "We didn't slingshot around a moon by any means, I was simply referencing the technique." (edited)
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irishgaming1 13-Aug-20 05:05 AM
“Ahh ok well I didn’t know they started teaching that practice they most of added that since I went through flight control.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Aug-20 05:29 AM
"Probably, anyways, let's not delay on semantics, this is a 'blind-intro' right? Like a sort of level test to see where I am?" She was most definitely asking too many questions, at least in her opinion.
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irishgaming1 13-Aug-20 05:54 AM
“Yes computer begin simulation.” all around them a shuttle bay and type 7 shuttle would appear.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Aug-20 01:11 AM
Deimora looked around. She zeroed in on the shuttle and opened the door.
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irishgaming1 14-Aug-20 01:29 AM
he steps in the shuttle as well.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Aug-20 02:00 AM
Deimora sat down at the controls and adjusted the seat for her height.
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irishgaming1 14-Aug-20 04:56 AM
he sat in the secondary seat. “take us out at your leisure. Let’s have a good flight.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Aug-20 05:13 AM
"Understood sir." Deimora metaphorically fired up the engine and exited the bay smoothly. As Lieutenant McFadden had requested a 'good flight' she didn't think the Titan's Turn necessary, at least this time around, maybe on her own at some point. She wasn't a nervous flyer by any means, she found piloting a craft to be rather soothing, having taken late night drives to calm herself during her turbulent time at the academy, which was a light way of putting it. Her right hand loosely gripped the manual steering column and her left held the accelerator at a steady but above average pace. This would prove rather calm for her.
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irishgaming1 14-Aug-20 09:55 AM
“Ahh some one else who prefers manual control systems.” he noted that thinking how a lot of people just prefer to push buttons and let the computer do the work.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Aug-20 03:00 PM
"I like being in control, not to mention putting my trust entirely in a computer seems a little odd when I am perfectly capable of piloting a craft smoothly and without incident."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Aug-20 03:48 AM
[ D ] Deimora finished the ride smoothly and efficiently, pulling into the final shuttle bay. She closed down the deck and left to take care of Ghost.
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irishgaming1 15-Aug-20 08:37 PM
he had left a while ago as well.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 01:58 PM
Maggie entered with a smile. Soon inputting her simulation. A beautiful Italian city. Architecture dating back to the 1600’s, more then likely the city of Florence. She smiled as she looked around.
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:05 PM
She walked through the doors in uniform, hair let down so that it spilled over her shoulders in a cascade of raven black. Her antennae stuck up straight in the air and pointed straight at Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:05 PM
Maggie smiled as she turned over to Shar, adjusting her purple dress ever so slightly. “Helloooooo angel! How was work?”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:07 PM
"Normal." Yawning she wrapped her arms round her and leaned against her shoulder. She smelled lightly of blueberries for some reason. "You?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:09 PM
Maggie giggled as she took in the blueberry aroma. Before giving her a kiss on her forehead. “Mhm. Good! Now, let’s get walking then hm? Explore!”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:10 PM
"Lead the way." She giggled, elbowing her and slipping her elbow through Maggie's arm.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:13 PM
Maggie smiled as she started leading her around the beautiful city. Grinning all the way, as if being with Shar just made her happy. “Right! So, this is Florence, Italy. Circa the 1600’s”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:16 PM
"1600s. Wasn't there someone super smart alive at this time? Leonardo the Vicchy or something?" She really didn't know very many notable humans, having grown up on Andor.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:23 PM
Maggie giggled as she squeezed her hand. “Leonardo da Vinci. Yes, he was very smart! He made the Mona Lisa!” (edited)
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:28 PM
"Oh yeah! That smiling lady. I went there with my classmates in my second year." She remembered waiting in line at the Louvre, walking the glass pyramid with her group of fifteen in snow gear and standing before the painting, studying her mysterious smile. "Think his studio is around here somewhere?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:31 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she gave her a peck on the cheek. “I think so! It’s a few blocks from here!”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:34 PM
"Are we visiting?" She was excited, alright. Her antennae twitched excitedly on top of her head though the woman herself looked calm.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:36 PM
Maggie gave a small nod with a grin. “If my beautiful wife wants to, I don’t see why not.”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:49 PM
"If my beautiful wife is willing to take me there so be it. Also is there food? I'm hungry."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:51 PM
Maggie giggled as she led her down to a restaurant, planting a kiss on her cheek. “What would my beautiful wife want to eat?”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 02:53 PM
"Minestrone soup? Or something real Italian, you pick."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 02:58 PM
Maggie gave a smile as she took a look at the menu. “Let’s have some spaghetti and meatballs how about!”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 03:05 PM
"Classic! I'll take it." Smiling she settled in her chair, crossing her arms over her chest.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 03:14 PM
Maggie grinned as she adjusted her dress ever so slightly. Before the waiter brought their food over. “Thank you!”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 03:19 PM
"Thank you!" She smiled to the waiter before digging in, smirking as she admired Maggie's outfit. "You always find ways to look good don't you?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 03:22 PM
Maggie giggled as she gave a nod. “Mhm. I look good always dear.” She said, digging into her meal.
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 03:24 PM
"Oh yeah you do. Gets the engine running." She declined to say what that meant exactly, however. "Do you speak Italian?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 03:25 PM
Maggie raised an eyebrow at that verbiage before shaking her head. “Nah! It’s something I should probably learn, that and Andorian.”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 03:28 PM
"I can teach you. Spoke it up until I got into Starfleet Academy."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 03:30 PM
Maggie smiled as she looked at her with a nod. “Yeah! I could teach you french as well!”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 04:07 PM
"Deal." She winked and stuffed a meatball into her mouth.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 04:09 PM
Maggie nodded as she stuffed a meatball into her own mouth with a grin. “All right! Hey! Would you want to host another sleepover?”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 04:12 PM
"In our quarters? With who?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 04:33 PM
Maggie smiled as she looked at her, tilting her head. “Tactical! Another tactical sleepover!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 04:36 PM
[Shar]"Tactical, huh? I'm open to that. When do you want it?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 04:40 PM
Maggie gave a smile and nodded. “Okay! Yeah, maybe we can invite Sara too! Sometime next week!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 04:50 PM
[Shar]"Sounds good. Why her specifically though?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 04:51 PM
Maggie raised an eyebrow. “Because most of the people going are friends with her! Including us.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 04:55 PM
[Shar]"Right! We'll send out the invitations - I'll be sure to prepare food enough for everyone. Somehow! Have any games in mind?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 04:57 PM
Maggie smiled as she sat back. “Hmmm. How about Monopoly! Or we could finally do that DnD game.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 04:59 PM
[Shar]"Sweeeeeeet! You're teaching people the rules, right? I can't wait."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 06:29 PM
Maggie nodded with a little smile. “Yeah! I figure it could be fun! I’ll be the DM of course!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 06:46 PM
[Shar]"A... what? Sorry?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 06:51 PM
Maggie chuckled and she looked at her. “It’s the person who runs the game! The dungeon master!”
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Noxxious 16-Aug-20 07:20 PM
"Huh. Alright then!" She said, scratching at the base of her antennae. It sounded fun, definitely. "Think commander Dunamis will come like last time? He seems kind of... distant. More so nowadays..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 08:12 PM
Maggie looked at her wife solemnly. “I hope! I think I can convince him to come.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 08:29 PM
[Shar]"If you can. I think he needs the break, really. And maybe then we'll get to ask what's wrong."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 08:30 PM
Maggie nodded with a sad smile as she looks at her. “Yeah! I would hope so! Hey uh, this has been fun but I have shift soon. So uhm...sorry.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Aug-20 08:35 PM
[Shar]"Of course. I'll meet you back home. Mmkay?
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 16-Aug-20 08:36 PM
Maggie nodded, standing up and pressing a kiss to her lips. “Okay honey! Bye!” She said, going into a house to change into uniform. Before heading out.
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Noxxious 17-Aug-20 02:58 AM
She'd left a short while afterwards.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 11:09 PM
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 11:17 PM
Deimora reprogramed the forest scene and slid down to the floor, laying down. She took a breath of the fresh air and basked in the coldness. All she'd need to do was lay down in the snow and she'd be fine and ready to work. Dune was right, she'd need a lot of rest.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 11:28 PM
She let out a rather cathartic scream, letting out everything she'd been bottling. She was pretty happy about the soundproofing. She didn't plan on being late for work, this was her lunch break after all. She needed to talk to Maggie, about focusing on long range combat during training. For now, those would stay thoughts as she screamed her heart out.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:11 PM
Maleb stepped into the Holodeck with Maggie and immediately started booting up the program. "Did you secure the plans from engineering or Ops, sir? I have not had the opportunity."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:13 PM
Maggie shook her head as she looked at Maleb. “I haven’t really gotten a message back from them. Did you?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:18 PM
"I have been focusing on the predictive aiming algorithm. I have not sent a message, unfortunately." Maleb said, secretly angry at himself for forgetting. 'You will never accomplish anything if you allow your emotions to affect your work, Haitek.' After a moment of consideration, he said. "Could you contact them, sir, while I load in the numbers from the computer?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:20 PM
Maggie nodded with a small sigh, she had forgotten as well. “On it.” She said as she pulled a PADD and started typing.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:22 PM
Maleb turned to the console and began importing.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:23 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked to him. “Message sent! While we wait I suppose we should run the last calculations.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:25 PM
"Understood. If this works, sir, it will be compatible with the Phoenix's arrays. Who will we go to to ask to implement them, sir?" Maleb said, starting the computer running. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:29 PM
Maggie ran a hand through her hair as she ran through some last minute equations. “Perhaps engineering? I’m sure they would want to be involved with that.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:34 PM
"Ah. Do you believe we would need approval from the Captain and/or the first officer? It is a significant change."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:36 PM
Maggie nodded. “Of course. After we see if engineering is okay with it. We can go to the captain.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 05:36 PM
The door opened with a swish, Deimora was rather relieved to have some work, “A little birdie told me you need a pilot?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:38 PM
"Aye, sir." Maleb looked over to see who had entered. Oh! "Ah, Ensign Byrne. Yes. Although we are all qualified to pilot the Delta Flyer, both Lieutenant Verne and I will need to focus on testing her project, thus we need someone to fly the shuttle, for realism. Would you mind doing this?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:38 PM
Maggie gave a smile to Dei. “Yeah! We could really use your help!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 05:38 PM
“Not at all, I’d be happy to fly.” She grinned, stepping inside.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:40 PM
"Good. We are simply awaiting schematics from Operations, then we shall begin. Lieutenant Verne, I believe that you should explain your project, to ensure that Ensign Byrne can appropriately modify her technique, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:41 PM
Maggie nodded with a small smile. “Aye. Right now we are working on a project to amplify phasers. Adding more punch so to say. By taking away power before shooting. Then re-distributing it back into the shot before it fires.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 05:43 PM
“Okay, cool.” She nodded, “So essentially what you’re telling me is that the ship shuts off before firing to put all of the power in the ship into the phasers?”
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:44 PM
Maggie shook her head. “No. What I’m trying to say. Is that we take away power from the shot. Not the whole ship. Then push it back into the shot.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 05:45 PM
“Oh okay that makes a lot more sense. Like using the turn it off then back on method. Except this time it’s not fixing something but amplifying it.” Deimora began to tie her hair back in preparation for the flight.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:49 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile. “Yeah! Like adding more punch to it!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 05:50 PM
Deimora had a toothy grin on her face, time to let off some steam. She needed some catharsis and this was an outlet, cracking her neck a little she hummed, “This should be fun.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:53 PM
[D] Ensign Boi, from Operations, forwarded the schematics
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:53 PM
Maggie smiled as she got the schematics. Soon inputting them. “All right! We’re good to go.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 05:55 PM
Maleb booted the program, and a Delta Flyer appeared in the center of the Holodeck, though the background was still the yellow grid it had been before. He examined it for a bit before boarding. "All seems to be correct."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 05:57 PM
Deimora entered after Maleb, evidently happy she’d get to fly, “Oh hell yeah, Deltas are a favorite of mine.” Unfortunately she did have a penchant for profanity when excited.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 05:59 PM
Maggie smiled as she took a seat at the tactical console. Running her last few numbers. “Take us out. Numbers are good.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 06:06 PM
Deimora sat down in the cockpit. She positioned her hands correctly and with a push of the accelerator and a quick directional adjustment, they had lift off. “Yessir.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 06:08 PM
[D] As the craft lifted off, the view transformed into stars -- and several asteroids. Perfect for target practice. "Everything is set. Fire at will."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:09 PM
Maggie smiled as she pulled up the phasers. And fired off a high powered shot at the first astroid. Dealing tons of damage to the rocky surface of the holographic astroid.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 06:10 PM
"Adjusting. Try again, sir. I believe we can increase power slightly more with these numbers."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:11 PM
Maggie nodded as she quickly took a shot again with his new numbers. “Let’s see!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 06:13 PM
[D] The difference was visible, though not incredible. But compared to a regular shot -- there was a significant difference. Enough to tip the balance in a battle. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:16 PM
Maggie smiled as she saw the shot hit. “Excellent. This is good!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 06:19 PM
"Indeed... I will save the numbers and then we can speak to engineering." Maleb said, his eyebrows raised as he turned from the console to see the destruction.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 06:24 PM
“If I may offer input,” Deimora started.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:26 PM
Maggie smiled as she sat back and looked at Dei. “Go ahead.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 06:42 PM
“The piloting is only minimally affected by the magnitude of the blast. Any good pilot shouldn’t have any trouble with this.”
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:47 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile. “Aye. That’s good. Means we shouldn’t have to worry too much about piloting.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 06:52 PM
"I saved the numbers to my PADD and forwarded them to you, sir." Maleb said, looking over to Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:54 PM
Maggie smiled over to Maleb with a nod. “Excellent work you two. Now we should all probably go get some rest if you’re finished up here.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 06:56 PM
“Yessir,” Deimora nodded. She’d probably get some practice in on her own time but this was a wonderful opportunity.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 06:56 PM
"Sir, it would be logical to speak to Engineering as soon as possible. We may need to use this very soon."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 06:58 PM
Maggie nodded to Maleb. “Of course. I can handle that. But you need rest, you’ve been working yourself very hard Maleb and I appreciate that. But please rest. If I have an already done by the time you wake up tomorrow, i’ll make sure we both do it.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 07:01 PM
Four deities. He didn't want to rest. He wanted to work until he couldn't think about anything but work and sleep so he didn't have to think about other things. No. --- Ah. But then again, he couldn't talk back to a superior officer. That wasn't an option either. His tone made obvious his resistance, though it still was clear, level, and logical. "Yes, sir."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 07:02 PM
“I need to get more bridge practice in before shit goes sideways. So I think I’ll be staying here.” Deimora mentioned offhand, she’d just eaten so she was fine. She planned to be useful and grueling practice was the one way she could guarantee quality.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Aug-20 07:03 PM
Maggie nodded as she stood up and walked to the door. “All right. Stay safe you two. Excellent work today.” She headed out.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 20-Aug-20 07:06 PM
Maleb nodded at Dei before leaving as well.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 07:20 PM
Deimora slid in a program, a bridge appeared in the middle of a red alert. She quickly sat down at a con while a faceless captain barked orders. There was a ship in front of them launching attacks while numerous shuttles engages in their own scuffles. She got to work, furiously typing away. She brought her hand down to a knob, blasting music to help her focus. After a few hours she’d gone through about 60 random simulations and won most of them which was pretty good since she set the difficulty all the way up. Her shots hitting with an ever slimming margin of error. She was out of breath, her hair frazzled and her fingers a little sore. She was ready.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 09:59 PM
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 10:22 PM
[ D ] The holodeck looked like a 21st century bar. It had wooden floors and brick walls and some soft and slow music. There were a few tables and some bar stools but the middle was empty, a dance floor.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 10:24 PM
Diana looked around, eyes wide. "Woah, it's so pretty here!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 10:32 PM
"I kind of modeled it after a bar from an old TV show called Brooklyn 99. It was just some fun project." She smiled.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 10:34 PM
"Thank you Dei!" She grinned and very quickly went on the tips of her toes to kiss Deimora on the cheek.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 10:50 PM
Deimora blushed, looking down at the floor, "I'm happy you like it."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 10:52 PM
"Like it? I love it!" Diana giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 10:58 PM
Deimora laughed, "Amazing." She gently led Diana to the middle of the floor, "Wanna eat something? Drink something? Dance?" (edited)
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 10:58 PM
"We could dance for a bit and then eat? Ya could teach me how to dance!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:14 PM
"Okay." The music got a little louder, Jackie and Wilson by Hozier. A wonderful song to dance to, Deimora thought. She gently took Diana's hand in hers and put the other one on her shoulder while resting hers on Diana's waist. "It's not too hard, just swayin back and forth." She hummed, starting off rocking side to side.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:16 PM
Diana's arms were by her sides, she had no idea where to put them anyways. "Ok, that sounds easy, right?" She looked up at Deimora.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:18 PM
"Yeah, not too hard," Deimora smiled as they swayed, "You'll get the hang of it in no time."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:19 PM
She smiled. "That's good."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:36 PM
Deimora brought Diana just a little bit closer to her as the music kicked up. It wasn't a waltz per se so they weren't going particularly fast. Normally she would've been really tense in front of Diana but this time her heart rate was low and steady.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:40 PM
Diana giggled. "This is fun! Never knew why my parents danced around the house when I was younger, now I do!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:42 PM
"My dads always used to slow dance around the house, when I was tiny I'd step on their feet." She chuckled breathily.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:44 PM
"Same. My parents actually met at a dance! My mother was dancing her heart out to a song and my dad went right over to her and asked her out!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:46 PM
"My dads just really like Tina turner." Deimora laughed. She'd learned how to dance from watching.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:47 PM
She grinned, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Your dads sound amazing!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:48 PM
"They're pretty cool," She smirked.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:49 PM
"Yeah! And they raised a really cool daughter." Diana giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:50 PM
"I-" Deimora breathed with a wide smile as she pressed a kiss to Diana's forehead, "I've decided not to argue."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:51 PM
She blushed, grinning. "Good thing ya didn't! Cause I will argue with you till ya think the same!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:53 PM
"This is exactly why, I yield," She whispered. Deimora spun Diana out before bringing her back in closer this time, hoping she wouldn't notice.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:53 PM
Her eyes widened as she was spun around. "Good!" She laughed.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:55 PM
"Hahh,"Deimora teased, giving a small squeeze to Diana's hand.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:56 PM
Diana grinned and made a face. "And that's why none of my siblings try to argue with me!" She joked.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:57 PM
"I'll make note of that." Deimora hummed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 20-Aug-20 11:58 PM
"Any notes I should make of ya?" Diana teased, grinning.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 20-Aug-20 11:59 PM
"Um, I dunno, don't playfight with me because I'll literally pin you to the ground? Unless you'd want that." She shrugged. (edited)
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:00 AM
"I'll make note of that!" She smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:02 AM
"Cool cool." Deimora hummed, she had a habit of lowering her voice to a hum when she was calm, most of it resonating in her chest and throat.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:03 AM
"Soooo, any hobbies? Hidden talents?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:06 AM
"Um, besides piano, I rock climb, that's about it. You?" She mused.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:09 AM
"Hm, I know how to draw, and I also know how to play the violin!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:13 AM
"That's amazing!" Deimora smiled, leaning forward and resting her head on Diana's shoulder.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:15 AM
She giggled. "Is rock climbing fun?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:19 AM
"Yeah, takes a lot of grip strength though, a lot of forearm stuff." She teased, squeezing Diana's hand.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:22 AM
She made a face. "Then I probably couldn't do it!" Diana laughed.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:33 AM
"I could teach you, one day in the holodeck?" She suggested.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:33 AM
"Sure!" Diana smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:37 AM
"That would be a fun date." Deimora hummed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:37 AM
She nodded. "I'm sure it would be."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:43 AM
"Mhmm," Deimora picked her head back up with a smile. Her eyes were half lidded and looking directly at Diana. She honestly couldn't've been happier in that moment.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:43 AM
"What are ya smiling about silly?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:44 AM
Deimora grinned, pursing her lips for a split second, "You. The fact that you're here with me."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:45 AM
A blush crept up her cheeks. "I agree with ya." She smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:46 AM
"I'm glad, because it would be awkward if you didn't." Deimora laughed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:47 AM
She giggled. "It would!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:48 AM
"Not gonna lie to you, I thought you were messing with me when you said you liked me too."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:49 AM
"Ya did?" Her eyes widened. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:54 AM
"Yeah, I could've sworn it was like, a pity date or something." Deimora laughed. Her hand moved from Diana's waist to the middle of her back, pulling her closer as she laughed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:55 AM
She looked up at her. "It wasn't a pity date silly!!" Diana giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:56 AM
"I know, well, now at least," She chuckled, "I was dumb a few weeks ago."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 12:57 AM
"How?" She tilted her head slightly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 12:58 AM
"I mean, I'm still new to this but you wouldn't've done all this stuff with me if you didn't want to."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:00 AM
"You're not dumb! Just experiencing things you've never done before." She smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:02 AM
"Yeah, but honestly with you it feels like I've done all this before." Deimora hummed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:03 AM
"Really?" She blinked.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:05 AM
"Yeah, I'm not jokin' at all." Deimora replied, "You make me feel like I'm doing this right."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:07 AM
"Well, I guess that's good?" Diana smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:07 AM
"Honestly, by my standards, this is great." Deimora giggled as she pressed another kiss to Diana's forehead.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:10 AM
She giggled. "Everything with you is great by my standards!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:11 AM
Deimora's face reddened exponentially, "Oh my god," She turned her face slightly to the side and closed her eyes.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:12 AM
"Your face is a tomato!!" She teased. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:19 AM
"And who's fault is that?" Deimora cocked her head sideways.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:20 AM
"Hmm, I dunno, who's fault could it possibly be?" Diana joked, smiling.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:25 AM
"Dammit, you're, absolutely infuriating but I can't say I hate it." Deimora grinned.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:27 AM
She grinned back. "Guess i'm infuriating!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:31 AM
"I'm willing to settle as long as you keep asking me on dates and maybe kiss me once in a while." Deimora joked.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:33 AM
"It's a deal then?" She giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:38 AM
"Deal, and a pretty good one if I do say so myself." Deimora smiled, "Title for a personal log, Making Business Deals With My Girlfriend."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:39 AM
She laughed. "So, how many times do I have to ask ya on a date or kiss ya?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:41 AM
"Hmm, stipulations, but um, once a week, and maybe twice or three times a week depending on how much we see each other? I trained in negotiations so I drive a hard bargain." The tall Bajoran hummed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:43 AM
"Alright then." She grabbed the collar of Deimora's shirt, pulling her down to her height as she quickly kissed the Bajoran. "There's your once a week kiss!" Diana grinned.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:45 AM
Deimora laughed and wagged a finger while still holding Diana's hand, "If you look under clause two of the pain-in-the-ass agreement, you'll see we agreed on twice or three times a week." She teased while straightening out her collar.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:45 AM
"Dangit, thought I could get out of it." She joked, grinning.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:46 AM
"Unfortunately no," Deimora whispered, leaning down and kissing Diana this time.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:47 AM
Her cheeks would turn bright red. "O-oh, well, uhm, I'll try next time." She stammered.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:53 AM
Deimora laughed, "Sorry I got a bit bold there."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:54 AM
"It's alright, I uh, liked it." She replied.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 01:56 AM
Deimora sighed happily, "I'm glad, I was worried for a milisecond."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 01:59 AM
"Don't worry!" She smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:02 AM
"I'll try, for you." Deimora grinned, still swaying, though now she noticed different music was playing. Still Hozier, but this time it was Nobody.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:03 AM
"Good." Diana grinned, absently swaying with Deimora.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:03 AM
"You're getting good at this." She mused.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:05 AM
"I am?" She tilted her head slightly, looking up at her.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:06 AM
"Yeah, you have rhythm and your hands are in the right place, the bar's pretty low."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:07 AM
Diana made a face. "Now I'll be able to tell my parents I actually know how to dance!" She giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:07 AM
"Hey that's great!" Deimora grinned.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:07 AM
"I suppose it is!" She smiled back.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:16 AM
"I'm happy this was a productive experience." She hummed, closing her eyes.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:17 AM
"I agree!" Diana nodded.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:34 AM
"We should really do things like this more often." Deimora rested her head on top of Diana's.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:34 AM
"Yeah, it's fun." She replied, smiling.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:37 AM
"Wanna switch off? Every other date I plan? Then you?" She suggested.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 02:40 AM
"Sure!" She grinned.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 02:59 AM
"I can't believe I didn't ask you this but any music requests or keep the Hozier?"
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 03:00 AM
"The Hozier is nice." She replied.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 03:02 AM
"I used to only listen to Hozier in high school." Deimora laughed.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 21-Aug-20 03:04 AM
"It's nice music!" Diana smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 21-Aug-20 03:55 AM
"I think we're out of warp, I need to check in with a superior," Deimora kissed Diana on the cheek and left.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Aug-20 06:29 PM
[D]The holodecks were being obliterated as well. All the fun that was being had was lost as this one burst into flames and began to collapse.
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Captain Syrezeaju 28-Aug-20 02:43 PM
[D] Work was underway here in order to clean up the damage and undertake repairs.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 07:41 PM
[D] The room looked like a circular hub with wedges. Think Newt's Suitcase from Fantastic beasts. One of the slivers was El Capitan, another Red River Gorge, Arcadia National Park, Todra Gorge, and the rest looked like an indoor bouldering gym.
"Here we are," She held her arms out, "Welcome to a collection of some of my favorite places."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 07:43 PM
Amanda walked in and looked at all of the "wedges," "wow...I wouldn't know which to choose."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 07:44 PM
"I'd suggest the indoor area," Deimora nodded with a smile, "The different colors are different routes, Black is beginner, red, orange, yellow, so on."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 07:44 PM
Maggie gasped as she entered with a smirk. “Wow. This is awesome. Maybe we should do uh. Black?”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 07:47 PM
Amanda looked at her clothes "Maybe I should change?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 07:50 PM
"Quite possibly," Deimora shrugged. She was dressed in workout clothes but she had a bag slung over her back. "There's a replicator right next to the water fountain," She took out some rock climbing tape from her bag and started to tape between the joints on her fingers.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 07:53 PM
Amanda went to the replicator and scrolled through the choices and found some clothes: A pair of tight black capri leggings, a yellow tank top and some shoes. She replicated them and went to change. "Be back in a moment."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 07:58 PM
Maggie nodded nodded as she did the same. Finding a purple sports bra, purple athletic pants and purple sneakers. “Be right back!” With that, she hid behind a tree. Before coming back with a smile. “Hello!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 07:58 PM
Deimora had finished taping her fingers and lacing up her shoes. "Hey!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:00 PM
Maggie gave a happy little wave. “How was Vulcan, Dei? I hope you had fun?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:01 PM
"It was pretty hot, we did go swimming! A lot of sight seeing, and a lot of questions from T'Svai's sister, who is really curious about a lot of things, but I didn't mind." She shrugged.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:03 PM
Amanda emerged and smiled at the two. "I've never been to Vulcan, must be nice though I don't love the heat."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:03 PM
"A lot of the architecture is stone, so indoors is really regulated in terms of temperature."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:06 PM
Maggie gave a small chuckle as she looked at the pair. “While you were on Vulcan. I went camping in the Sahara desert!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:07 PM
"Really? That's so cool!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:08 PM
"I worked on the ship mostly, gotta make a good first impression and all that."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:09 PM
Maggie gave a smile, looking over to the mountains. “It was awesome. I went with Amy Olson from medical. It was fun!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:10 PM
"Amy! That sounds nice, the last time I spoke to her she suggested a career change and I had a crisis about it." Deimora laughed.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:12 PM
"I haven't met her yet. She's the girlfriend of my assistant Malcolm though."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:13 PM
Maggie rose an eyebrow as she looked to Dei. Before chuckling. “Oh god. It’s a miracle those two haven’t already gotten married.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:15 PM
"I know right?" She laughed in response.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:16 PM
"Are they that serious? They invited me to dinner."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:22 PM
Maggie nodded as she gave a slight laugh. “They are very serious. Incredibly serious, unbelievably serious.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:23 PM
"Maybe I shouldn't go? I don't want to be a third wheel."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:26 PM
"I mean, in my experience, third wheeling isn't so bad when the people are as nice as Mal and Amy."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:29 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she looked at her. “Yeah. They’re awesome! Really!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:31 PM
Amanda blushed just a bit, "ok. It's hard getting back to...normal so..." She trailed off.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:38 PM
"Don't worry, not to brag but we've got the best crew."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:39 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she looked at Dei, raising her hand for a high five. “Hell yeah we do!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:39 PM
Deimora happily high fived her back.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:40 PM
"I agree, it seems like everyone has been welcoming so far and I'm enjoying myself."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:41 PM
Maggie nodded as she stepped back. “Yeah! We got a amazing crew. Plus, everybody’s lovely.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:42 PM
"No one seems to mind the...you know." She tapped on her head implant.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:42 PM
"Ah, yeah, you're fine," Deimora smiled.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 08:45 PM
Maggie shook her head with a smile. “And why would we? Shame on anyone if they have a problem with that.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:47 PM
Amanda looked away and sniffed just a little. "Maybe we should get to climbing?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:48 PM
"Sure!" Deimora took off her sweater, revealing a tight muscle tee, her arms covered in tattoos of runes. She was a little hesitant, but she didn't climb well with sleeves.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 08:56 PM
Amanda began stretching a bit," nice tattoos, bet there's a story to them?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 08:59 PM
"Um, just a little, I'm Bajoran, obviously, but um, I was adopted and my dad's scandinavian, my aunt had loads of tattoos like these. I'm not really supersticious, but most of these are about luck and direction a few for vision," She pointed a few out, "I'm pretty happy I have these, at least since my aunt passed." Just now realizing she hadn't told Tactical, her cheeks went red.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 09:04 PM
Amanda smiled, "I thought about some tattoos, but now I find myself with a distinct lack of skin space and more metal tattoos than I can handle," she joked.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 09:04 PM
Maggie nodded as she listened to Dei. “Nice! Tattoos are awesome, especially ones like those. I haven’t considered tattoos. Don’t know what I would get.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 09:07 PM
"I'm thinking of filling the space, I don't know with what."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 09:07 PM
"Maybe more runes when they become meaningful to you?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 09:08 PM
"Maybe, though I'm still pending a response from someone," She shrugged, Dakar hadn't messaged her back.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 09:13 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked at Dei. “Yeah! That’s a great idea. Ooh! Maybe we could go get tattoos together Dei!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 09:13 PM
"That would be so fun!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 09:14 PM
“Yeah! We could go on like a girls night on the civilian decks.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 09:15 PM
"There's a tattoo parlor down there?" Deimora asked, rather bewildered.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 09:18 PM
Maggie shrugged as she looked at her. “I don’t know. Couldn’t hurt to look.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 09:26 PM
Deimora had finished stretching. Now she wasn’t a contortionist by any means but she was pretty flexible, which helped her slide out of tight spots pretty easily. “So I might start on the speed wall as a warmup.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 09:38 PM
"Ok, walk me through it and I'll try?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 09:40 PM
Maggie jumped up with a smile. Looking at Dei. “Yeah! Mind showing us?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 10:25 PM
“I’d suggest starting on the slower ones, more thinking less mindless zoom.” Deimora stepped to the wall and hooked her harness to the wire on the wall. “With speed climbing, it takes no hesitation, it’s like a straight sprint. Memorizing the path you take beforehand. It takes a while to get good, but once you do it’s a good warmup,” She set the time to start and once the horn sounded she flung herself up the wall, practically jumping from hand hold to hand hold. She reached the buzzer and slapped it, the timer stopped at nine seconds for the fifteen meter wall, it was certainly not her best time, three seconds off, but still. Once it was over, the spring loaded wire lowered her back down to the ground.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 10:35 PM
Amanda watched in rapt fascination as Deimora practically leapt up the wall. "Whoa...." She mumbled as she walked to the slower beginner wall. She hooked her harness to the wire and slowly hoisted herself up on the first handhold. "Borg strength don't fail me now."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 10:38 PM
"If you wanna go for less endurance and more thinking, try bouldering, it's not a straight shot up, more twisting and turning and hanging upside down." She smiled, "A straight wall is perfect for starting."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 10:44 PM
Amanda managed to get herself halfway up and wiped her brow a bit, the muscles in her back working as she kept climbing slowly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:01 PM
"You're doing great! About seven and a half meters," Deimora nodded. Yeah, she wasn't great at encouragement.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 11:02 PM
Amanda grunted an affirmative as she was entirely focused on the task at hand. While she was stronger than a regular human, her body was made up of metal implants that weighed her down some. With some effort she continued her climb. "What do I do at the top?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:02 PM
"At the top, since it's not timed, you just ease yourself onto the wire fully and you'll slowly float back down."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 11:08 PM
"Ok..." She continued her ascent and finally made it to the top, smiling as she leaned back and floated down. "This is awesome!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:10 PM
"It really is! Sometimes it gets a little hot hanging off the side of a cliff with no rope in the summertime in Yosemite but ehh, part of the fun," Deimora shrugged with a smile as Amanda made her way down.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:30 PM
Maggie smiled as she stood forward. “Right! Okay! My turn then eh?” She said as she turned to Dei.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:30 PM
"Go for it!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:36 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she soon hooked herself in. Then started to climb, using her long arms and legs to climb quickly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:39 PM
"Nice," Deimora nodded, "You're, uh, doing great! I'm not very good at this."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:41 PM
Maggie laughed as she waved down, moving fast. Slipping once or twice slightly. Before reaching the top. “All right. Should I come down now?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:42 PM
"Yep! Just ease back into it!" Deimora encouraged.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 11:42 PM
"You both are really good at this!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:43 PM
"Maggie you're insane," Deimora laughed, "For your first try that was pretty good."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:43 PM
Maggie nodded as she soon started softly coming down. “I’ve done it a few times. Nothing like Dei though.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:43 PM
"Where?" Deimora was intrigued.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:46 PM
Maggie was soon on her feet with a smile. “A few times in Toronto. We had one at a community centre near my house as a kid.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:47 PM
"That's really cool!" The Bajoran smiled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 11:53 PM
"That's very cool. I mostly played basketball as a kid."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:53 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile towards her. “Me too! God I love basketball!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 04-Sep-20 11:56 PM
Amanda perked up when Maggie talked, "we should play!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 04-Sep-20 11:56 PM
Maggie gasped as she jumped. “Yes we should! That sounds awesome. I’ve haven’t played with anyone sans my wife. And she’s not very good.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Sep-20 11:58 PM
"I hated gym class as a kid, but I didn't hate basketball." Deimora scratched the back of her neck.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 12:01 AM
"One day we definitely need to to play. I played on the Starfleet team and I love it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:03 AM
"Whoa, that's really cool! They didn't really have climbing meets so I did it on my own. My cousin was also in the academy at the same time as me so during the summers we'd drive to parks, I'd climb and he'd pester me with a drone."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:04 AM
Maggie nodded with a small laugh as she looked at Dei. “How is it? Having siblings?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:08 AM
"I um, didn't think I had any, hard to tell, with being adopted, but um, my cousin Rush was like my brother. Is, still is. It was pretty funny since my human dads and human aunt had a Bajoran kid and a half Klingon kid," Deimora chuckled nervously, not wanting to mention Dakar.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:11 AM
Maggie nodded with a smile, noticing the awkward laugh. But choosing not to speak on it. “Right okay! I’m a only child so I can’t imagine how it must have been like..”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:12 AM
"It was um, pretty fun, we annoyed the hell out of each other though, ever been on a death ride?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 12:13 AM
"I wouldn't know either, I was also an only child. Parents were too busy to give me a sibling."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:16 AM
Maggie coughed slightly, the parents talk seemed to have made her tense up. “Yeah...”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:18 AM
"In any case, everyone's upbringing is unique." Deimora shrugged, stretching out again, she thought of heading for El Cap.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 12:21 AM
"Exactly. We're all here on the ship being successful, so let's just enjoy ourselves."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:21 AM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she looked at Dei. “All right! Where we headed first Dei?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:22 AM
"Well, I just wanted to see if I could jump back into climbing straight on rock which luckily is right next to the indoor bouldering."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:25 AM
Maggie nodded as she looked at her. “All right! Where do you think we should go?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:26 AM
"Well, bouldering is fun, more laid back, a lot of core and back. I'll be doing the same but just on stone."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:28 AM
Maggie gave a smirk as she looked at her. “All right! I think I’ll do that! Where is that?”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 12:30 AM
Amanda nodded, "I'd like to try that. Speed is not my thing but I like laid back."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:31 AM
Deimora pointed to the adjacent stations, "Right there."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:32 AM
Maggie nodded as she hopped over to the bouldering station. Before starting the climb with a smile on her face. “This is really nice!” (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:35 AM
Deimora started a free solo climb on the cliffside, her hands chalked up and holding on by fingertips. "Right? It's so fun!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 12:39 AM
Amanda went to chalk up her own hands and smile. "I'm really enjoying myself. We didn't do too much of this on my last ship."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 12:42 AM
Maggie gave a slight chuckle as she looked over to Amanda. “Really? We have lots of fun here. Off duty of course.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 12:49 AM
"It's a good way to keep the mind busy and develop hobbies," Deimora was reffering to the holodecks of course.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 12:55 AM
"I served on a pretty busy ship and I kind of... Threw myself into my work because I was just liberated. I'm trying to loosen up some."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 01:53 AM
"Oh, that's completely understandable," Deimora was now upside down, hanging by her fingertips. "We all gotta get adjusted."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 01:54 AM
Amanda gave a soft smile as she started to slowly climb, her strength serving her well as she clamored up a Boulder. "Yeah, I'm trying to."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:17 AM
"I'm not exactly the most social person, but from my perspective, you're doing well." Deimora smiled, her hair sticking straight up, well, down.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Sep-20 02:19 AM
Maggie soon got a ping on her PADD. Sighing as she got down. “Sorry! I have to go. Work stuff. I’ll see you guys later.” With that she was gone. Out the door.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:19 AM
"Bye Maggs! See you later!" Deimora shouted across the deck with a wave of her hand.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:20 AM
Amanda waves as she hung from a rock, "bye Maggie!" She looked at Deimora, "so you and me then?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:21 AM
"It would seem so," Deimora chuckled, returning to a double handed grip.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:22 AM
"What else other than climbing do you enjoy?" Amanda pulled herself up near deimora's rock.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:24 AM
"Well," Deimora crested and shifted herself onto the ledge, "I play piano, that's what I fill my time with." She wouldn't admit to the seventeen years of formal training, nor her love of musical theater.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:28 AM
Amanda hauled herself up onto the Boulder and crouched. "Music was never my thing. I can't even sing in the shower."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:31 AM
Deimora laughed, her hands red and flaked off from the rock. She sat with her legs hanging off the edge.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:36 AM
She sat down cross legged, "so, what made you want to be in tactical?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:38 AM
"An academy buddy of mine steered me away from engineering and command, plus in my senior year I missed a bullseye a total of two times." She held up two fingers.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:41 AM
"Good thing you didn't go into engineering, don't need more people going for my job and all that," Amanda chuckled. "That's pretty damn good for target practice..."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:46 AM
Deimora laughed, "At the time, for me, it wasn't good enough. Perfection or bust."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:48 AM
"How very... Borg of you. I suppose it was the same with me and engineering though."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:51 AM
"I had a perfection complex," Deimora explained, "A crippling fear my dads would send me back." She punctuated with a slight chuckle.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 02:54 AM
"My dad was chief engineer of a huge starship. I aspired to be like him. Once I left the academy I got to work under him and I realized how awful of a, choice that was."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 02:57 AM
"My dads were commanders, Security and Medical, they nearly died when I told them I was going Tactical. As a kid I got beat up because of these," She ran a finger over the ridges of her nose, "So my dad patched me up a lot. They were already retired by the time I was five ish."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:01 AM
"Well I don't have to tell you I've received my share of prejudice from all of what I have. But I think it just makes us stronger right? I work harder and now I'm a fancy Lieutenant Commander in gold. Someday you'll be able to be a captain right?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:01 AM
Deimora laughed, "One hell of a captain I'd make, goddamn that ship would be screwed."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:04 AM
"Why's that? There are plenty of captains who came from tactical."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:06 AM
"I like to think I'm cut out for command, but I feel like everyone under me would hate being under me. I don't like people y'know? I can do command, I can give the orders, but the pleasantries, that's murder."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:21 AM
Amanda gave her a wry smile. "Maybe you should think abiut being assimilated. Very little physical interaction with people."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:22 AM
"Quite possibly considering it, but I'm not sure they'd have me, I mowed down a few dozen before shore leave."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:27 AM
"Oh you would have been highly prized. You'd be an excellent attack drone." Amanda leaned back on her arms a bit, enjoying the simulated breeze. "Who knows you could have made queen and I'd be your loyal minion."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:28 AM
Deimora cackled, "I'd bring my girlfriend with me as queen consort, I'm sure a Medical Cadet would love the assimilated life."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:32 AM
"Not much medical for her to do. If I couldn't repair an injured drone we just destroyed it. No one could say the borg aren't efficient I suppose. How long have you been with her?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:34 AM
"A few weeks, with the commotion on the ship we only managed a few dates," Deimora shrugged, she really liked reminiscing on the dates they had.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:44 AM
Amanda looks at the sky fondly. "Sounds nice. I'm sure you both are a great couple."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:46 AM
Deimora crossed her legs, "Thanks, I haven't seen her in a bit and I know I sound childish but I really miss her."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 03:50 AM
"It's not childish at all! You should go find her, not spend time with me!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 03:57 AM
"I'm pretty sure she's still doing refits in the med bay." Deimora shrugged, "Plus I have some stuff to do before that, get cleaned up," She laughed, "Plus, Maggie and a few others are urging me to make friends."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 04:03 AM
"Well you've made one today."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 04:04 AM
"I'm glad, for a second I was like did I show off."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 04:10 AM
"Nah I think it's cool. Wait until I show you my moves in basketball, then you'll be impressed."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 04:12 AM
"Jeez, I'm willing to bet." Deimora smiled. "The only thing I can do is hold on to things that should not be physically possible and to go zoom."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 04:13 AM
"And you can destroy a scorpion ship right? That's pretty badass if I do say so myself."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 04:14 AM
"That's just about it, my aim and my climbing, I could be a spider if I wanted to."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 04:18 AM
"Well I think you're a nice person and I'm glad that we're on this ship together."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 04:20 AM
"Same for you, you're really cool as far as ex borg engineer basketball star goes." Deimora smiled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 05-Sep-20 04:34 AM
"Well thank you. I should probably go get something to eat and get back to the repairs. We'll be shoving off soon and the ship needs to be ready."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 05-Sep-20 04:34 AM
"No problem, message me if you ever wanna go climbing again." Deimora hopped down, packing her things before shutting the holodeck down. (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Sep-20 05:46 AM
T'Pel entered to a large baseball diamond. The bleachers were empty, and there wasn't a soul in site as she picked up a bat, giving it a swing before leaning it on her shoulder as she walked to the pitchers mound. It was quiet. The artificial sun was warm. The air was sweet and there was not a bit of wind. Absolutely perfect conditions. It had indeed been a while. "Computer. Allow for a light breeze, and activate batting instructor."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Sep-20 06:01 AM
She stepped off the mound as a tall Vulcan in the same uniform appeared. His ice blue eyes falling to her form, "It has been 3 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, and 16 days since I last saw you." His dulcet tone purred. Though no actual emotion could be determined whether or not he was happy about that fact. T'Pel turned and faced him, "I suppose I should not be surprised that you would have kept track." "I am only aware when I am activated. I can tell when the last time was from the computer logs. Would you permit me to ask why it has been so long?" He responded. She stared at him a long moment. He seemed patient enough to wait as long as she needed. T'Pel had never been sure just how extensive his program was, but it was a good one, regardless. It was difficult...should she tell him? Would it matter? What bothered her more? The fact that she at one point was allowing herself to get far too attached to a hologram, or that she was weak enough to do so to begin with. He had been safe. But there were times she could almost forget that he wasn't real. There were plenty of stories about holograms developing sentience. Though if that was the case for him, he never showed it. Finally, "Would it even matter if I told you?" He stepped off the pitchers plate and tossed the ball he had behind his back up before catching it, coming to a stop directly in front of her, "If it matters to you, then I would say it matters. I will not force you. However...I am sure it had to be a most compelling reason." He answered, the smallest of smarmy smirks tugging at the corner of his bow shaped lips. Ahhh...there it was. She had always thought it strange that he seemed to possess a sense of humor, albeit a twisted one at times. Though, it reminded her much of someone else she knew, and she straightened her posture, "I am sure you would find it compelling. However...I am here now. Will you pitch for me or are you going to be obstinate?"
The man gave a tug of his hat, his smirk broadening ever so slightly, "I have missed these moments, T'Pel. I would be honored to pitch to you again." T'Pel shook her head lightly and walked over to Home plate, taking up her position, ready to swing.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Sep-20 06:44 AM
He stood, fixing to wind up for a pitch, "So...what is it today? Venting? Or boredom?" His small smirk still there. "Clearing my head is hardly venting. Are you going to stand there and gab all day, or are you going to pitch the ball?" T'Pel asked, a pathetic attempt to tease him back. He threw the ball, she swung...and missed, "You are quite rusty, T'Pel. See what avoiding me for 3 years will do to your arm? Shall I throw a barn instead of a ball?" T'Pel's brow rose well under the brim of her cap. She had forgotten just how snarky he could be. And always with a certain measurement of Vulcan calm. She had found the program deep in the data base aboard the T'Kumbra when she was posted there, and after it's first use, she had looked up the creator. A Vulcan by the name of Solok, who was once captain of the ship. He had even fashioned the instructor program after himself. It fascinated her to no end that he would create such a program. His Starfleet career had been impressive, and he advanced to Admiral at some point. He had also been known for his unusual personality and had a habit of rubbing people the wrong way. After interacting with the hologram, she could see why, though he never bothered her. She almost felt akin to him in a way. All thoughts she shook from her head, and fixed her stance slightly, "The regular ball will suffice." Solok gave a nod, fixed his footing, and threw another. Curve ball. She swung, and missed. He put his gloved hand on his hip and shook his head, adjusting his cap, "You are not focused. You are out of practice, but you are also distracted. I will listen...no teasing. You have my word." T'Pel shook her head, "I am having a hard time with my own thoughts simply being in my head...let alone being able to speak them out loud. Throw another." Solok shook his head, "Grab a glove. You will pull your arm if you continue this way. We will warm you up by tossing the ball around." He ordered. (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Sep-20 07:52 AM
T'Pel did as instructed. His icy gaze following as he walked over to the grass and she followed. His smirk had faded as he squinted against the sun, "Your mannerisms have even changed. It is very subtle, but still there. What has changed? Have you found a mate?" He asked, his tone raising slightly. T'Pel took up her spot across from him, and a mild tint of green colored her cheeks, "No. Why would you even ask? It is nothing. Just....something that had to be attended to." His brow raised as he tossed the ball to her once she was ready, fully enjoying the unavoidable show of her mild embarrassment, "Attended to?" He thought a moment, "You are still a year or two off from that, so what could you have possibly needed assistance with?" (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 06-Sep-20 08:02 AM
Her cheeks only darkened, and she avoided his gaze, as she caught the ball and threw it back, "I will terminate your program." His mild smirk faded again and he stopped, "Then terminate it. I apologize if i have pushed too far, however...you used to be able to tell me anything. Your body language screams shame, T'Pel." "The only thing I will tell you is, I had...a break down. Repairs on my mind were required. And the shame is being processed and dealt with. Now please...throw the ball." She said, ready for another catch. Solok considered her words a moment before he gave a soft nod, "As you wish." Dealing with her feelings was never easy. If she had it her way she would have none at all, but there was much to consider lately. Much to try and purge. It would take time. They silently tossed the ball, back and forth, before she finally stopped, "I think I should head to bed. Thank you, Captain." Solok tilted his head slightly, "I am no longer a Captain. In all reality, I am simply a hologram. Solok will suffice, T'Pel." Her dark eyes looked at him. She just gave him a nod, though. "Solok. Computer...end program." Everything disappeared and she was left with the holodeck walls as she turned toward the doors and left. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 08:00 PM
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 06-Sep-20 08:13 PM
Lithop walked in and got the program running. They were in a forest but there wasn’t any snow. It was chilly but there was no need for coats, on the ground were a couple of the modified hunting rifles, she picked one up. “on these aren’t as dangerous as a phaser but they’re not exactly safe either. They’re also slightly different from phasers so it might take a second to get used to.”
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Ensign Nikola Powell 06-Sep-20 08:17 PM
Nikola took a deep breath of the cold air and sighed heavily as she grabbed one of the modified rifles, determination burning in her eyes as she clutched it. "I know zhese... My childhood revolved around zhese guns!!- Ai-ai-ai."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 08:18 PM
“I used to mess around with these in my academy days in the holodeck.” Deimora hummed.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Sep-20 08:20 PM
Cold but not too cold. That much was good at least. He bent down and picked up one of the rifles - and immediately found that he didn’t quite know how to use them properly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 08:23 PM
Deimora picked one up, carefully giving it a once over, yeah, she could get used to this.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 06-Sep-20 08:40 PM
“Ok, it’s currently set without the animals, just so we can get a little aiming practice.” She turned to a tree and got into the athletic stance, moving her face to look though the view finder. She pulled the trigger and there was a decently loud crack, and the rife recoiled into he shoulder a bit. She put the gun down an looked at her work. There was a purple splatter of a powder like dye was left on the center of the tree. She smiled a little. “pretty different from a phaser.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 08:41 PM
“Can I try?” Deimora finally looked ecstatic today.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Sep-20 08:50 PM
He’d barely settled his finger on the trigger when his commbadge went off, and he had to talk into it. Ops needing something cleared - typical. Oh well, such were the pains of the job. “I must be going. See you all next time?”
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Ensign Nikola Powell 06-Sep-20 08:51 PM
"Oh SHIT!!! I wanna try too!" Her eyes sparkled as she helf the rifle up like a baby, ready to position herself and shoot. But once she heard Dune, she just 'awww'ed and sighed. "Aw... Alright, commander. See you later!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 06-Sep-20 08:52 PM
“Oh, see you around commander.” She waved to him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Sep-20 08:53 PM
He nodded to them both and set his firearm down in the snow before heading off the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 06-Sep-20 08:56 PM
“Ok, so we can continue, why don’t you guys try now?” She stood with the rife slung across her back, hands on her hips.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 06-Sep-20 08:59 PM
Within the blink of an eye, Nikola positioned herself and pointed the rifle at another tree farther away from them. She held her breath and only let go once she had pulled the trigger, splatteing it with the powder-like dye.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 09:01 PM
Deimora was next, she needed practically no time to adjust or aim before firing at a farther tree, hitting the middle of the bark. “Now this is my kinda game, the recoil is a bit much but I’ll manage.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 06-Sep-20 09:06 PM
“Yeah the recoil takes some time to get used to but hey, that’s what you get when your using a couple 100 year old rifle.” She moved to the control panel. “Should I load in the deer?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 09:07 PM
“I’m down,” Deimora smirked, intending to get at least a few headshots.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 06-Sep-20 09:20 PM
“Alright.” She turned the simulation on and there was suddenly bird sounds and wind. “So let’s try to find something, we’ll just walk around quietly until we see a dear or some tracks” (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 06-Sep-20 09:33 PM
Deimora followed along, she could shoot but hunting was new.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 07-Sep-20 12:09 AM
[D] Deimora left after a bit, she decided on working. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 07-Sep-20 01:17 AM
[D] They had a really fun time getting to know each other before leaving, promising to do it again sometime before leaving.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 07-Sep-20 01:57 AM
Nikola was the only one left behind. Once all people in the Holodeck had left, she let out a quiet sigh and sat down on the ground while the simulation was still running, put on her headphones and began whispering things in Russian to herself. After the whole incident in New Romulus, she couldn't help but to feel something she wasn't used to. An intense loneliness that has been continuously paining her heart, but she didn't have the courage to tell anyone yet, not even Dayton or Commander Dunamis... The two people in the ship she trusted most. It was agonizing to keep it all in, but she was afraid that someone would try and hurt her in her fragile state of mind and heart.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 07-Sep-20 04:30 AM
Once she was done venting to herself, Nikola got up and crossed her arms behind her back as she spoke out, her voice tone darker than normal, "Computer, terminate program." Once it had done so, she put on her headphones and exited the holodeck, eyes narrowed and a neutral expression.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 09-Sep-20 04:11 AM
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 09-Sep-20 04:26 AM
Vanilla ran in before Jane could, and she chuckled at her pet’s behavior before telling the computer “Computer, start program.” The room lit up with the holodeck version of sunlight at Jane’s command. There was an open field of green grass, with the hints of a forest in the distance. Vanilla immediately took off and ran around in the field, and rolled around in the flowers before settling down and just lay there under the artificial sunlight, appearing rather contented. The human officer just shook her head, then walked towards the forest. She soon reached the treeline - her initial position was closer to the forest than it seemed. She picked up a bow that was hung on a tree, and inspected it a bit before picking up the arrows nearby and shot one. The arrow ended up just past the roots of a small tree, and Jane grinned before shooting another arrow again. This time it hit just right at the target, the tree next to the first one. “Ha, so I still remember how to use a bow after all!” She cheered happily - it’s been what, 5 years? - since she last did this with anyone, let alone with her dad, who was the first one to introduce her to the ancient weapon. Jane adjusted her position, and soon became really focused on her practice. It might not exactly be beneficial to her line of work in this century, sure, but it was rather relaxing, and it’s a good way for her to exercise.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Sep-20 02:34 PM
[D] Jane had left the holodeck for her room after a while, bringing Vanilla with her and returned the holodeck to its former state.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 04:36 AM
Deimora put her hands on her hips, "Computer, run Rush." Sure, her cousin's name was the name of the comfort program but it worked well enough. Soon, the room was decked out with low hanging fabric littered with soft lights, fabric panels draped over the walls and cushions all over the floor complete with lamps and blankets. It was essentially a recreation of Deimora's room in the upstate house but without the closet door. "Make yourselves comfortable, I hope you like my bedroom."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 04:37 AM
"Nice," Lithop said, practically falling into the pillows. they we nice and soft, maybe it would help if she got fluffy bedding and more pillows for her quarters.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 04:40 AM
T'Svai poked her head into the room, then stepped fully inside. Well, the interior certainly matched the name, that had to be said. She primly took a seat on the floor, then let out an undignified, wide, but somehow completely stoic yawn. You know when cats yawn? Not entirely different. "Do you truly own this many pillows?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 04:40 AM
"It looks rather nice." He said, his eyebrows slightly raised as he saw what type of program the Bajoran had in mind for the three- no, four of them. While it looked rather comfy, he wasn't intending on sleeping anytime soon. The Betazoid hybrid would sit down, blinking his eyes a few times because they haven't adjusted to the contacts yet.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 04:42 AM
"Yeah, um, my bedroom in the city was really prim and proper. I needed an escape, and so, this." She gestured to the room. "It was where I was truly comfortable."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 04:47 AM
"I would have definitely fallen asleep here, you know, before." Was she deliberately trying to bring up her problems so someone would ask and she'd have an excuse to talk about them? maybe...
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 04:48 AM
She looked around once more before nodding slightly. "It certainly appears to meet that need." She paused a moment. "The away mission should not have proceeded in the manner it did." There was a harsh edge to her voice, however slight.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 04:49 AM
"Lithop? D'you and Day wanna chat? I feel like it might be good for us to take turns," Maybe it was just the internalized Diana in her but she thought it could work.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 04:50 AM
"She shrugged pulling herself into a sitting position.* "Do you mind if I take off my leg? It would be more comfortable for me but I know that people can get weirded out by it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 04:51 AM
"Go for it," Deimora shrugged, sitting down on a pillow pile.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 04:52 AM
"I'm not comfortable with talking. I prefer to take a listening role instead of a talking one, sorry." He said. There was absolutely no way he will explain how he felt. It was wrong, it was a sign of arrogance and selfishness. And therefore it was wrong. "I don't mind it. You can take it off if you want to." He said to Lithop.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 04:53 AM
"By all means." She said to Lithop with a small nod, the temporary edge gone from her voice.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:01 AM
She took the leg off but kept the Liner on and folded her legs pretzel style. "I wont go into to many details, but I've been having nightmares every time I fall asleep, ever since Kuderon, pretty much everyone's-" She trailed off she really didn't want to kill the mood. "I'm slowly bleeding out in the cave for what feels like hours, then I die. Then I wake up."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:02 AM
Deimora nodded solemnly. She was close enough so she silently held out her hand for Lithop, if she wanted to take it, delaying having to talk about her trauma. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:05 AM
"I am sorry that you had to experience that, Lithop. I understand how you feel, we both do." He spoke and gestured to Dei, his intonation somber and solemn. He did feel empathy for everyone who had to endure the grueling environment on Kuderon, and those who were there could sympathize. The Betazoid hybrid could relate to having difficulty sleeping, since he had it too.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:07 AM
T'Svai wouldn't do something as uncouth as offering her hand, but she did offer her elbow in a similar gesture of support. "Such reactions are common following traumatic incidents. When I became aware that the shuttle had departed, I-" She paused for a fraction of a second. "Have you seen anyone in Medical about this issue?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:12 AM
Her eyes were wet now but she wiped them away. "I'm planning on seeing someone, at some point. I really don't want to sleep much right now and I want to keep my mind busy." Good, good she was switching the tone a little. "Which reminds me, before all this went down Sara recommended me to the Captain to get Bridge training, or take the bridge exam. I'm not really sure."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:13 AM
"That's really cool Lithop," Deimora nodded, trying to help focus on positives. Then she became uncomfortably silent and reserved, almost dissociating.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:15 AM
"I'm happy that you're getting Bridge training. I'm sure you'll do well." He said, his intonation still grave and somber as can be. The Betazoid went silent, since he felt that he had nothing to add after that.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:22 AM
"Given what I know about your skill set and behavior, it would be quite logical for you to pursue bridge training. You are likely to excel." T'Svai commented encouragingly, though she wasn't quite looking at Lithop, instead focusing on Deimora out of the corner of her eye. Truth be told, she hadn't actually been informed of what had transpired during the away mission, so she was trying to tread lightly. "Vulcans can go without sleep safely for several days, and do not habitually dream - or at least recall our dreams - as a result of consistent meditation." She supplied. "Perhaps you could benefit from those meditation techniques?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:28 AM
She shook her head. “No, I could never give up dreaming, they were very good before the nightmares started.” She yawned and stretched. “Ok enough about me, what about you guys, it doesn’t need to be Kuderon related, in fact it probably shouldn’t be.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:30 AM
"Um, well." Oh she was quite visibly dissociating, her pupils dialated, her gaze on the floor, her body mostly limp. Truth be told she wanted to talk about what happened, why she was wearing the sweater.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:32 AM
To offer a hug to Deimora again or not? Hmm. She went for it, a strange, gentle, one-armed hug during which she was exceedingly careful not to let her hands touch anything so as not to run the risk of picking up any stray emotion. She was having enough trouble with her own, and now was not the time to lose focus. "My pet rock has learned to roll over." She offered, as it was the first topic that came to mind. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:34 AM
Deimora sort of awkwardly leaned in to the hug before she let go, "Cute, how is he?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:34 AM
The Betazoid hybrid still remained silent, taking a listening position instead of a talking one. Day felt horrible about speaking about his issues, it makes him feel arrogant and selfish-- it forces people to be concerned with him and he didn't want to be the center of anyone's concern or attention. When he saw Deimora dissociating, he slightly cocked his head. "Are you alright, Deimora? Would you like to talk next?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:34 AM
She clasped her hands together. “That’s so good for them! I’m really glad you got that rock.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:35 AM
"I could, though I'm not sure it something that would be particularly welcome." Deimora tried to get herself to snap out of it, to get back to baseline.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:35 AM
"...I admit I have not seen the rock move in person, and so do not know, but according to the handbook it is healthy." She said in reference to the rock, though that was all she could think of to say. "Nobody here is going to judge you. We have all experienced unpleasant events in recent days."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:37 AM
"This is a comfort zone. All issues should be welcome here, not just the ones on Kuderon." He affirmed, nodding to what T'Svai said about judging. The Betazoid hybrid blinked his eyes again a few times, since he couldn't rub them with the contact lenses on.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:39 AM
“Yeah,” She nodded. “It’s not like we didn’t have any issues before a couple days ago.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:48 AM
"I failed Noah, just like I failed Aruss in the Academy." She started, "It was mid Junior year. We were at a bar crawl and headed to the last place. There were a few guys with unsavory intentions towards me, and I was too shut down to respond so he sort of pried them off of me and got into a fistfight. I came to when he got stabbed by one of the guys. We called for medical but they were too late. He, um, he died in my arms, and if I'd been more alert I could've saved him. I felt like Noah was my second chance, like maybe if I got to him and got him safe I'd be redeemed. And then he was taken. Now he's gone, and I failed twice, that's it for me. If I can't even save one person, what the fuck can I do?" She pulled down the sleeves, keeping her hands covered once more. It was massive on her. If Deimora was a motorcycle, Aruss was a damn submarine.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 06:17 AM
He listened quietly with a somber expression on his face, although it was partially covered by the surgical mask. He could feel the pangs of pain set in as his empathy detected a lot of negative emotion- likely Deimora. The Betazoid felt extremely bad when she explained how she felt that she'd failed Noah-- since he was aware that he and Lithop were likely experiencing the same type of guilt and trauma from his death-- and knowing they could have done more to stop it.  It made him both saddened and angry to hear that she was attacked, nobody deserved to go through that and it was not warranted for a person to watch their friend or loved one die right in front of them-- knowing that they could have done more to prevent it, and thus having to experience survivor's guilt and cope with the loss at the same time. While he couldn't feel what it was like to endure grief, he knew what it felt like to be a failure.  He attempted thinking of the right words to say-- to console the Bajoran right now, especially since this all was revealed to the group. But he worried that he would say the wrong thing and make the situation worse, which was the opposite that he wanted to do right now. Now is the time for consoling, not making things worse.  Taking a deep breath, he began to speak, his intonation quieter. While it was quiet, it wasn't quiet to the point where people would have difficulty understanding him. It was audible enough for them to hear."I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you, Deimora. Nobody deserved to endure what you went through. I understand how you feel about failing… We both do." He gestured to Lithop. "But you aren't a failure in any way. And I'm sure your friend and Noah know that it wasn't your fault." He said, before looking down at the floor, again worrying if that was the right thing to say. Damn it, Day… (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 03:25 PM
That had been the first time Lithop had heard about Aruss and just how deep Deimora's feelings of failure went. She honestly didn't know what to say, she had never been in a similar situation. She racked her brain for something to say. "You've been put in a lot of shitty situations that were impossible to win with the tools you had at the time. Aruss, though I never knew him, must have known what he was doing in protecting you, and it wasn't your fault. You were both intoxicated, and you both did the best you could. And with Noah, we were all injured, you were the closet to him so the commanders put you in an unwinnable fight. We're Starfleet, we save people, but we're also only ensigns, our careers are just now starting. There are so, so many more people to save." If we can survive long enough to save them, she though, but didn't say as it would really ruin the mood. At that moment Lithop wanted nothing more than to hug Deimora and not let go for hours. Let her know that she was not alone with her struggles. Her lip quivered and she started crying. "There are so many people we can still save."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 14-Sep-20 04:43 PM
Nikola walked into the holodeck and immediately tensed up, so the first thing she did was... Quite literally doing a 180° and leaving again. She wasn't on the appropriate mental state to help others.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 04:56 PM
Deimora rubbed at her eyes, now red and wet again. She was so tired, exhausted, even, like she'd been sprinting for miles without stop because she couldn't. Her lungs were on fire now, though she hadn't been exercising. Her throat felt raw, Deimora was practically shaking from the pain. God she wanted a hug, needed one, honestly. "I, um, I'm kinda cold. C-could I have a h-hug? Just, uh, just from somebody?" Her body language was unusually small for her size, despite usually being the one to hug she felt tiny, and freezing.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 04:57 PM
Without sating anything Lithop wrapped her arms around Dei tightly. It felt really good.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 04:57 PM
The Betazoid winced again at the sense of negative emotions his empathy was giving him. He would also join in on the hug as well, to offer some level of support. It was the least he could do.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:01 PM
Deimora tried her best to wrap everyone as they did her. She was hurting, badly, but this made it better. She was in a safe place with safe people. Deimora tried to convince herself she'd be fine. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:09 PM
T'Svai also joined the hug. "There is nothing to apologize for." She said matter-of-factly. "It is possible to do everything you can, and do so correctly, and still fail due to circumstances outside your control. I encountered... a somewhat similar situation during my kahs-wan, albeit less unusual."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:11 PM
"I mean, I'm sorry I brought all of you down with me, I shouldn't've spoken," She whispered.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:12 PM
Dayton silently agreed to what T'Svai asserted, and he began to speak, his voice quieter and empathetic. "It's okay, Deimora. You did everything you could, and I'm sure Noah understood that. And no, don't apologize. It's fine. It's good to release pent-up emotions in some form. Bottling them all isn't healthy, and can have detrimental effects to somebody's health in the long-term."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:14 PM
"No, no. Speaking is good. This is good." She still held onto that hug.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:15 PM
Well, didn't that fly in the face of Vulcan philosophy? She tilted her head to the side and decided to weigh in anyway. "As your expression of emotion is not destructive, there is no reason to object. This is something to be encouraged."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 05:31 PM
Right about then the holodeck doors slid open, and the Kelpien took a step in - and what a surprise. Deimora, Dayton, Lithop, T’Svai in a group. Most of the people he’d wanted to speak to proper following the mission. He half considered stepping back out of the holodeck to give them space in fact. “Oh. I do sincerely hope I’m not interrupting.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:34 PM
Finally she pulled out of the hug, and looked to Dune. "Oh, hello Commander."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:35 PM
Deimora frantically wiped her eyes. "Commander," She greeted with a sniffle.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:35 PM
T'Svai held up a ta'al as she withdrew from the hug. "Commander." She echoed.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:36 PM
The Betazoid withdrew from the hug, and waved a little bit, before saying. "Hello, Commander."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 05:38 PM
He almost felt embarrassed being here considering he was the one who’d sent them down. Except T’Svai of course but a great portion of the credit was hers and Amanda’s. “How have you all been since the mission to Kuderon? I trust that you have all recuperated well?”
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:39 PM
T'Svai slowly raised an eyebrow, since it seemed to her as if it was obvious that nobody in the room was visibly doing well, but did not comment.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:39 PM
"Yes," Deimora lied to her teeth, she didn't have the strength to say 'no Commander, I am in more emotional pain than I have ever been, thank you.'
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:40 PM
He shyly rubbed his arm and said. "Well. . . I suppose not, Commander. A lot of us are still dealing with the mental scars of what's transpired down there." His voice was slightly meek, but was still polite.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:41 PM
She rubbed here eyes, they were red from tears and lack of sleep. "Can't sleep, but other than that, ok I guess." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 05:44 PM
None of them looked alright. Even he had to admit that his opening question was incredibly stupid and possibly insensitive. Reaching up to his collar he removed his rank insignia and slipped the little bars into his pocket as he approached the group. Perhaps they would feel more comfortable talking to him this way. “Is there anything I can do to help you all?”
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 05:47 PM
What an interesting gesture, removing the rank insignia. T'Svai made a mental note to do the same in the future, though it would have been odd to replicate it now."You could start, perhaps, by informing me who authorized the shuttle to depart." She found herself saying completely calmly.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 05:48 PM
"Give me something to do that involves my full attention and staying awake 24/7." She said, she wasn't really serious and she knew he wouldn't give a mission like that, but hey a girl could try.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 05:48 PM
"Give me closure," Which was utterly impossible.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 05:50 PM
He was silent, because he didn't know what Dunamis could do to help them, if he was being candid. Hence, he didn't say a word.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 05:52 PM
“The shuttle was authorized to leave by the bridge.” Oh, right. Why didn’t you think of that before letting the girl with the metal leg and metal runabout leave? Huh? Why didn’t you, Dunamis? (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 06:00 PM
T'Svai was very briefly enraged, and showed this in no way whatsoever. It must have happened after she'd left to work on the probe. "Noted. It seems a discussion with the Captain is in order. When his schedule allows, of course."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 06:03 PM
He felt too out of sync to be angry about being sent off into a deadly environment with little preparation. He didn't want to be angry right now, anyways. But he was quiet as can be, rubbing his arm.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 06:04 PM
Deimora wasn't angry, she just hurt, so very badly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 06:07 PM
“If you’d like.” He could practically feel the hurt in the air - and no, he had no empathic powers whatsoever. Their silence and discomfort spoke volumes about their mood.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 06:07 PM
"I am certain I will strongly dislike the conversation. However, it is necessary." Okay, maybe that came out a bit sharp. Focus. "Are you well, Commander?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 06:09 PM
"I should probably go to sickbay, see if they can get me a simulant that can keep me awake." She said absent mindedly, not really thinking what she was saying all the way though.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 06:10 PM
"With all do respect if we're docked, I'd like to visit a few places, if someone would like to join me off duty..." Deimora shrugged, already wanting to leave, extending an invitation. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 06:11 PM
"Hmm. .? What are those places, Deimora?" He asked, his intonation a combination of meekness and formality. The Betazoid started to rub his temples in a soothing manner, in a futile attempt to stave off the migraine that he just received. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 06:12 PM
“Why do you want to stay awake, ensign Howard? Can I help?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 06:13 PM
"The bar, mainly, though I have something to pick up on the civilian decks." She deadpanned.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 06:14 PM
"Oh. Well. . . while I'm not a fan of drinking, but I could accompany you if you want." He said, still rubbing his temples to stave off the empathy-induced headache.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 06:14 PM
"Oh you know, nightmares, dead crew mates, Noah's screams, bleeding out slowly until I die and wake up." She did air quotes around the word die. "Bar sounds nice."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 06:15 PM
Deimora nodded to Lithop, "Sure, we both need to drown a few things." She shrugged, maybe this time she could comfort her.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 06:16 PM
Well, everything about this was concerning. "I would like to accompany you as well." She tried to think generally calm thoughts, seeing Dayton's distress. "I have not yet - I intended to see a Vulcan healer during shore leave, however- " No, stop that, the First Officer is standing right there. "The bar seems appropriate."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 06:19 PM
“We are not on shore leave per se. It seems that Spacedock has a small surprise for us.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 06:20 PM
Deimora got up. "That's good to hear." She looked at the group, waiting for them to get up before she went to the door.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 06:20 PM
T'Svai stood too and followed. "Thank you for your assistance, Commander."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 06:21 PM
He tiredly stood up and clasped his hands behind his back, having stopped rubbing his head. It didn't stop his migraine, but he tried not to show his discomfort visibly, he didn't need people being concerned over him right now.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Sep-20 06:22 PM
“We are expecting guests, in fact - Romulan guests.” He added, trailing after them while putting his rank insignia back on his collar. “The Republic would like to thank us for saving their planet and people.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 06:23 PM
Deimora's eyes watered as she stepped into the hall, could she be here?
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Sep-20 06:23 PM
She put her leg back on, it was white and sliver instead of her usually charcoal and black, before standing up. "Time to do this on almost 24 hours of no sleep."
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Commander T'Svai 14-Sep-20 06:23 PM
T'Svai suppressed a shudder. She did not need a reminder of that. "That is kind of them." She then stepped into the hall.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Sep-20 06:24 PM
The Betazoid followed the two into the hall.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 14-Sep-20 11:51 PM
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 15-Sep-20 12:38 AM
"Give me a second..." he muttered to himself as he went to the controls of the holodeck. In just a few seconds, the scene before them placed them on the bridge - devoid of any officers. "Feel free to take a seat any where, that way we can go over the basics."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Sep-20 12:39 AM
"Ok." She found a science station and sat down, tapping her fingers on her leg nervously.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 15-Sep-20 12:41 AM
Kun took the seat at the station to the left of her. "Now, first off, I won't be too extensive with this today. I'll be leaving the exam training assistance to Sara since she's recently taken the test. I'm just going to run you through the general timeline." His words were kind in tone as he held out his PADD for Lithop to take. It had a list of modules displayed.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Sep-20 12:42 AM
"Thank you." She took the PADD from him, it was a lot of information.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 15-Sep-20 12:46 AM
"Aha, it may look like a lot - but I promise you, it's pretty easy once you get into it." Reaching over, he pointed to the first three modules. "These ones, will be your best friends. They have all the practical information regarding being a Bridge Officer and the exam-" he shifted his finger down to the next two. "Now, these two are the practice modules. They have written quizzes for you to try." "The written quizzes are basically the holodeck simulations but in word form. They've got practice for just general bridge officers and specifically ones for being a Science bridge officer." The Captain looked up for a moment. "You following?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Sep-20 12:51 AM
"Yes," She said, making a mental note to write this down somewhere. this would be a long process but Lithop was happy to have something to keep her mind off of the last away mission.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 15-Sep-20 12:55 AM
"Okay, so now-" he moved his finger to point at the very last module. "This is the list of holodeck simulations that you can finally practice with. You won't know what your prompt will be or the situation you'll be thrown into but these prompts are a good generalization of what you'll get." "We're currently debating whether Sara or I will run your simulation but it will be oriented towards Science." He took his hand away and placed it back on his lap. "Take as much time as you need but the most I want you to take on this should be two weeks top."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Sep-20 12:58 AM
"Two weeks, got it." She smiled handing him back the PADD. This was exciting.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 15-Sep-20 12:59 AM
"Any questions? I can answer any preliminary ones now and I'm sure Sara can answer whichever ones you have at a later time for you."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Sep-20 01:01 AM
She racked her brain. "Not really, besides, there's a party the we should probably get to." She smirked.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 15-Sep-20 01:03 AM
"Right! I won't keep you any longer, see you there and... good luck, Lithop." He sent her a warm smile before standing up himself. One last wave was given as he walked out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Sep-20 01:04 AM
Lithop got up a moment later and cancelled the program before leaving.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 12:39 AM
Malcolm walked in and began to set up first things first. "Computer run Parsons-Olson Risa program one." Malcolm had begun to organize the ingredients for their dinner as the holodeck transformed to the sunny beaches of Risa.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 12:51 AM
Well, there she was stepping right into the Holodeck, looking around the Risan simulation. She immediately recognized this was Malcolm’s work. He’s the only one who can access this program, at least as far as Amy’s concerned.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 12:53 AM
Malcolm smiled and waved at Amy and motioned to her that she should join him in the beach house.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 01:02 AM
Amy sighed as she continued down the strip of beach where Malcolm and the beach house were waiting. As she approached, she stopped right in front of Malcolm.”What do you want?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 01:09 AM
"Well, I guess I'm trying to rekindle what was lost a few weeks ago. I really miss having you in my life, Amy. It's just not the same without you. I have something for you, I know how much you liked the first one." Malcolm handed her the candle. He looked put together on the outside though on the inside he was quite nervous. He hoped that she might forgive him in time though, it was feeling like she might not ever trust him again.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 01:26 AM
She looked down at the candle then back up at Malcolm. She wasn’t smiling, she wasn’t trying to show any emotion at all. “And why should I just say yes?”She said looking at him directly in the eye, no point in asking any other questions, that was the only question she had. Why should she care? Why should they try again?
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 01:42 AM
"Because think about all the fun times we had together, the home that we made together. I know I still love and on some level, I always will love you. I still wake up hoping to see you every morning, I think about you constantly throughout the day, you're always my last thought before I go to sleep. I think you might feel the same way, if I'm wrong then you are free to leave but, you'd be walking out on our relationship. I know I should have said goodbye, I know I should have messaged you every day I was on Earth. I really messed up Amy. If you really don't think the good times that we had together, the home that we built is worth the emotional pain of what happened I understand. Just know should you choose not to pursue this then at least I want you to know I'm truly sorry and that I will miss you." Malcolm's heart was pounding, he spoke from his heart and was honest. He just hoped Amy, would choose the option that was best for her in the end she is...was his best friend and would be happy for her whichever path she chooses. Whichever way this went he needed to hold his head high.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 02:00 AM
She nodded along with what he was saying.”Yeah, uh.. yeah you really, really messed up. And I don’t things will ever be the same from here. When you left, I thought about you everyday. EVERYDAY, I thought about the time we met in the mess hall, when we built that boat, bought a house. Then I think about when you left me without, even saying goodbye? What makes me think you won’t just do it again?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 02:08 AM
"I just couldn't face you when I was asked to transfer I had no idea how long I was going to be gone. If I had a second chance I would do it all differently, though I can't change the past all I can change is the future. I know, I won't do what I did then, I feel more regret for my actions when I left than any other moment in my life. Words can't express how sorry I am for what I did Amy."
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 02:11 AM
She looked down at the candle, the back at Malcolm.”When are you moving back in?”She grinned at Malcolm, however this was the first step toward, rekindling the relationship, had he been gone for six months and not a few weeks, she wouldn’t even be considering the getting back together, much less going to the Holodeck.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 02:17 AM
Malcolm returned the grin. "As soon as you'll let me. I mean I don't have many things anymore...Cause it's all in the vacuum of space."
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 02:36 AM
“Well I saved what I could from our old quarters. I’m sure a requisition for a new kitchenette can be made. But you have to promise you’ll never leave without saying goodbye again.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 02:38 AM
"I promise." Malcolm said as he wrapped her in a tight hug and leaned over to kissed her.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 02:45 AM
“I don’t need sunshine now to turn my skies to blue.”She chimed in her best sing song voice. Then she giggled, she didn’t realize how much she’d missed him until they’d gotten back together.”I love you very much Lieutenant Parsons.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 02:48 AM
Malcolm chuckled. " Nothing but blue skies do I see." Malcolm attempted to sing with a smiled and then said. "I love you more than anything in this or any galaxy. Also, I think you can call me Mal again."
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 02:55 AM
“You think?” She joked.”So. How did you get transferred back so quickly, I thought you said in your note that it was mandatory?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 02:58 AM
"It was, mandatory. I got Phenna to transfer me back as soon as she could transfer me back. I just missed you so much, those two weeks felt like an eternity. I'm just happy to be back now." His grip in the hug tightened a little, he never wanted to let her go. He would stay in this moment forever if he could.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 03:08 AM
Phenna, of course, it was her. No other admiral would’ve cared as much, but Phenna was the only one who seemed to have a deep personal connection to this ship. A connection which she was happy existed.”Of course, why did I suspect she had something to do with this?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 03:15 AM
"I'm not sure, perhaps your a Q." Malcolm joked. "I'm glad she helped, she is a kind woman though she looked very tired. I hope she is doing alright."
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 03:24 AM
“She’s just fine. If she needed help, she has access to the most sophisticated medical facilities on earth. Not that she’d need it anyway.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 03:31 AM
"Yeah, I asked and she said she was fine. Anyway, I think we got some lost time to make up for." Malcolm said as he smiled at Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 03:33 AM
“So what should we do now? Head back to our new quarters, which I’ve been moved to deck thirteen now by the way. I’m not sure why, but I’ve been moved again.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 03:38 AM
"Wow, that's a big change we were on deck eleven for a while there. Well, it will be a new adventure to embark on together." Malcolm said with the usual bright smile he has when talking to Amy. He reached out his hand to Amy for her to grab so they could walk out together. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 03:40 AM
She did take his had, it had been a few days since she had done held hands with anyone. Since Mal had left she found no reason to hold hands with anyone, especially a stranger.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 19-Sep-20 03:44 AM
Malcolm ended the program and walked toward the exit holding Amy's hand.
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Lieutenant Mino 19-Sep-20 04:14 AM
She gripped his hand tightly as if she’d never let it go, then she continued with Mal until they reached the exit together.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 10:02 PM
Sara stepped inside the holodeck, looking around for Khil. He said he'd meet her here right?
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 10:06 PM
Khil ran in with a huff, leaning over putting his hands on his knees. "Phew, oh my goodies, Sara you made it here before I did.I was so scared I was going to miss you and like do this by myself."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 10:07 PM
"Oh Khil! I'm sorry! I thought it was me taking forever, me and Maggie spent near 10 minutes talking about picking out our swimsuits I lost track of time. Are you alright?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 10:09 PM
"Yeah of course! Glad to see you here. I was going to put on my dress, something more formal you know, but Engineering needed me and I guess it was really wearing me down. But yeah there was something I want to ask you. If you don't mind me asking?" He said, cheeks blushing from the long run to the holodeck. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 10:10 PM
"Haha! You don't have to look nice for me Khil, your usual is lovely just as is~ But yes of course, fire away!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 10:13 PM
"Well um, First off, I am sorry if I like offended you by making a party and stuff. Like I know I was just doing this as a joke, and I didnt want to exclude you. Frankly, you were the first person I met on this ship, and I wanted to invite you personally cause you were so nice." He stopped, noticing he was rambling and not getting to the point. "I was wondering if you could help me out with some aesthetics stuff before the party, I know that your wonderful with the arboretum, everything looks beautiful. Including yourself." He smiled "Im asking you this, because right now, I am currently dealing with some rather, major problems with the bubble bath spa." He giggled nervously.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 10:16 PM
"Aw Khil, not at all. I wasn't offended in the least! I realize in retrospect maybe I shouldn't have said that in group chat..but look what came of it! Now we're all having an amazing party together and everyone can enjoy a big bubble bath! But also..you know..thank you for inviting me anyway." She gave the man a large smile, bowing her head towards him ever so slightly in appreciation. "Thank you so much for the compliments, you're very beautiful too! Normally I don't say that to men..but I will definitely be making an exception in your case. Also, yes yes yes, party planning is literally one of my most favorite things! I would love to help! Show me everything!" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 10:23 PM
"Well... everything. Where do I even begin" He paused, walking towards the control panel. "I started off with some rough drafts, and lets say that they were literally rough. I first off, experimented with the bubbles, and lets just say they turned out like this." He pressed a button and the simulation began, a giant wave of bubbles rushed through sara and Khil at tremendous speeds, soaking everything. The grass was muddy, hair was wet... literally everything was, bubbles. Khil turned off the simulation. "Ahhh, im so sorry Sara! that came as quite a surprise. But yeah so like, it started with that. And then there was the super hot water, which I am going to spare you the luxury of having to endure that simulation. But then I ended up with this." He pressed the console, and out came a realistic simulation of a giant Jacuzzi bubble bath, the size of an Olympic swimming pool, Curves and alcoves spread out with Jacuzzis everywhere. However it was very bland. Surrounding the pools and Jacuzzis were stone, everything was blank and had no lighting. "So there we have it, the blandest creation I have literally ever made." He said, wiping down his wet uniform, damned button clicker, you picked the wrong simulation. Make sure you delete that hell file of a bubble rampage when you are finished.! (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 10:42 PM
"Ahh-hh..w-well." That really was quite a simulation. She hadn't expected to come out of the holodeck soaked to the bone before the party- but there was a first time for everything she supposed. Whipping some of the moisture off of her hands, she looked over the Jacuzzi with a discerning eye. Of course, she personally thought it could do with an entire set up of flora- sunflowers, lush ferns and palms, a variety of ready-to-eat fruit within arms reach of any one person wallowing in the Jacuzzi waters..but definitely at least- "A huge sakura or blooming peach tree..limbs overhanging? Petals in the water? Mark the Holodeck timeframe as late evening with a full moon maybe? Maybe one part of the Jacuzzi with bubbles and the other part with just underwater massage jets?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 10:47 PM
He was tapping away, inputting codes and numbers as various items that Sara depicted popped up. A blooming peach tree popped up out of the blue, half of the pool was filled with bubbles as the other parts were filled with massage jets, the pool was covered with bubbles and leaves, the scent of lavender filling the air. "Like this Sara? What about the ground, it does look kind of bland." He said as the full moon rose into position, a light breeze filling the air.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 10:51 PM
"Easy-access snacking fruit so no one has to keep getting in and out for replicator food..So like.. Grapes. Oh- Cotton candy grapes. Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Stuff you don't have to cut or peel. Oh! Cherries. Bush-types, not tree types on all fruit variations and arrange them around the Jacuzzi. Maybe some Dahlia bushes, full bloom. Tulips, Ferns, Talaxian wildflowers, Lavender?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 11:03 PM
"Gotcha gotcha gotcha." He said as he typed in the codes, everything that Sara said popped up in front of her. "Anything else, what about the view? do you have any ideas?" He said smiling at her, twirling his earing around.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 11:06 PM
"Maybe like..a deck or a veranda..overlooking the ocean but not like, on the ocean?" Like you have to walk through sand to get to the Jacuzzi, y'know?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 11:08 PM
"Okis." He typed in the commands, and a wooden veranda appeared, lights strewn across it, with even more vanity items. "This is lovely Sara, I would have never done this without you."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 11:42 PM
"Ohh! The fairly lights are an excellent touch- was gonna be my next suggestion in fact!~ But also- you know, I know this is your party, but thank you for letting me help. I love doing stuff like this, and I can't wait for everyone to start showing up. Oh! Khil, speaking of? When is it gonna be? I'd assumed tonight but I wasn't sure."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 21-Sep-20 11:44 PM
"Well, I am not sure. It can start tonight, Im not really the best on time, I was thinking we could party late into the night, cause we all deserve the relaxing time but its up to everyone else you know. Oh and-" He walked towards Sara and wrapped her around in a hug. "Thank you for helping me, with all this.. your a lifesaver."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Sep-20 11:59 PM
"Hah! Really! it is my pleasure! Thank you for letting me!" She happily returned the hug, squeezing his middle tightly before she pulled away. "You're my friend, I am always happy to help you- especially when it concerns pretty stuff. Kinda weak for decorating with flowers. My office, my quarters and the arboretum are a bit stuffed to the brim- had to take it out on somewhere, you know?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 12:08 AM
He squeezed her tightly before being released, a smile laid on his face like a kid on Christmas day. "You are my go to gal for all things pretty. Ill be sure to pop by and maybe we can do some makeup stuff, or like wardrobe stuff. I just got some new dresses to try on as well.... So what are you going to wear to the party?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 12:12 AM
"Uh! I mean, I got a watermelon print bikini from Vulcan from some weird Bolian vendor. Surprised he was in business but- you know, cut style so I'm genuinely not complaining. So probably that! Nothing too exotic I don't think- though if you're looking for fashion, you might wanna hit up Maggie, she's kinda more into model-esque fashion and stuff." She shuffled a bit, still a bit embarrassed for the show of affection. "What about you? Have a cute outfit planned?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 12:20 AM
"Thats one thing I am stumped about, I cant figure out anything. Like I mean, I guess I could just wear swim shorts, but where is the fun in that..... I dont know I am just stumped I guess." He said, stepping away from Sara, who did look embarrassed, he then mumbled the words. "Sorry." But it was noticeable.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 12:39 AM
"Oh, what about those boyshorts? Kinda tight, but like, good for swimming fast!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 12:41 AM
"Oh my goodies, yes. I have a nice pink one in my quarters. Hmmmm, but it might not match my hair color." He said scruffing his new colored hair.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 12:52 AM
"Maybe replicate an orange pair? Oh! I meant to tell you! I really do love your hair!!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 12:56 AM
Khil blushed, brushing his hair back with his hand, falling down to his neck. "You think so? Thanks, orange is like, one of my favorite colors y'know. But yeah, I could replicate an orange pair... I completely forgot that I had one in my quarters hehe." He said nervously, stop blushing it was a damn compliment. He really needs to get his barrings straightened out, a tomato was not good for his complexion. "Lets just hope it fits well, I haven't been working out lately. Who knows, it might attract some attention haha." He said trying to lighten his own mood, out of his own embarrassment.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 01:05 AM
"Oh totally!! There's lots of single girls onboard! Or guys? We have some nonbinary too. Any preference? I could try and set you up?~"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 01:16 AM
"Well, if it makes it easier on you.... I swing every way, you know. Do the loopdy loops. I haven't really, dated anyone before though. Well, there was this one girl....." He looked at Sara, eyes a little bit watery from the light shining into his eyeball, not because he was sad. "I probably shouldnt bother you about my past crushes.... unless you want to then I guess I can talk about it." He said nervously.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 01:43 AM
"Hah well, coming from someone with a few past crushes, I'm sure I can absolutely relate! But I don't want you to bring it all up if it's gonna upset you, hun. But! if only for meeting some possibly new friends? I know a few cute singles!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 01:47 AM
"Cute you say? Well, I'm all about the cuties. However I-I am not really good with romantic communications. Only compliments." He said nervously, realizing that Sara just called him hun, he blushed again.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 02:25 AM
"Hmmm, okay. Someone who likes compliments. Oh! What about Ensign Ameilia? Loves animals, very sweet.. maybe a little busy but- you know! Just a thought? Oh.. Ensign Kya from medical is super cute too.." (edited)
"For guys? Not as much real estate unfortunately. I know for a fact Lieutenant Oskar is sing- no wait he only likes women. Uhh.. heh, The Captain allegedly likes men?~"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 02:31 AM
His face was flushed, was Sara actually picking him out a date, oh no oh no. "I- uh I, well. Uhm yeah he might be, wait who?" He was stuttering, oh this was too much. Were they all cute? should he listen to Sara, but wait the Captain?
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 02:42 AM
"Oskar is my friend! It slipped my mind for a moment, but he only likes women. A real shame though, have you seen him without a shirt? It's just..Disrespectful. You would've liked him. But let's see, there's the Captain who allegedly, allegedly likes men, but no one has really asked. Aaand I think maybe Lieutenant Matthew! He's a trill and incredibly cute too." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 02:45 AM
"I-well, Um. Yeah I guess, I-" He stumbled over some ropes, this was very overwhelming. Why was this overwhelming, oh prophets. Dont faint, your red. Why are you red! "Cute...." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 02:49 AM
She paused her musing for a moment, regarding Khil with a concerned eye. "You okay?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 02:52 AM
"I- well, its um. Overwhelming, so many people... its been a while since someone has set me up in that way, I-I bet they are all pretty cute, hell I know the captain is.... I hate to admit that, but uhm, a tomato face is not something that suits my complexion." He said, trying to regain his balance from the roped he stumbled over, getting kinda stuck in the process. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 03:38 AM
"Sorry? We don't have to talk about this- I didn't mean to embarrass you or anything!" Sara held up both hands in mock protest, fearing that she'd already done too much damage sooner than she'd realized on the poor thing.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 03:43 AM
"Nono, you were just trying to help. I applaud you for that, it's just my nervous old self that got in the way.... When people talk about who they like, I tend to just get a little flustered and clumsy. It's a bad habit."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 03:46 AM
"I mean, I get it. It could be potentially life altering! You wanna be sure about your feelings and who you're up against. I could..make you a dossier about potential singles and send it to you via dms? That way it's not verbal?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 03:48 AM
"Uh, sure. I also could meet some lovely people at the party, like Deimora and the others. I haven't met any male candidates....But that might change."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 03:52 AM
"Not a lot of single guys unfortunately- most of the super good ones are taken already, so y'know. Shop around. Everyone is gonna be here a pretty long while- so no need to rush it."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 04:03 AM
"Well, in the end, all I want is some rest and lonely cuddles. Maybe a snuggle with someone before my lights turn off.... But I guess I can wait for that."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 04:05 AM
"Well..here's hoping, yeah? Though, just saying, I happen to know a cute little strawberry blonde who's actively looking? I'll be sure to invite her along specifically."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 04:15 AM
"Well, I best be getting back to working on the program. You are truly wonderful Sara, I hope to see you and that other strawberry blonde at the party. I'll be sure to give my compliments" He smiled .
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Sep-20 04:23 AM
"Heh!~ Will do. See you later, thanks again for the invite!~"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Sep-20 04:32 AM
"See you later.... Strawbaby."He giggled, walking back over to the console.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:16 AM
Deimora stopped close to the door, "Wow."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:19 AM
They paused as well. "Wow indeed. This is beautiful!" He took off his uniform jacket and moved forward towards the giant bubble-thing. He would need to ask what it was called.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:20 AM
Amanda walked into the holodeck and her smile grew. "this is great."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:20 AM
Nikola began trembling with excitement as she whipped her head around, just looking at everything around the group. "Blyaaaad'....!!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:21 AM
Deimora hung her robe up, having already removed it, revealing her full suit before unzipping the top just a little. "I could get used to this, I haven't had a bath in like, years, all showers."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 12:22 AM
Day didn't say a word as he walked inside, he silently admired the environment and the decorations. When his gaze settled to the bubble bath, his eyes widened only a little bit-- but he attempted to conceal his excitement. "Mhm.. I don't think any of us has had a proper bath in a while, if I'm being candid."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:23 AM
Amanda put her robe on a chair. "My quarters have a bath but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I'm not one for baths too much but a nice hot soak is always nice once in a while."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:24 AM
Nikola didn't give a single damn about concealing her excitement. She took off her Russian flag robe and folded it nicely, placing it over another chair. "Can we jump in??-"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:24 AM
Sara stayed silent at the comment, having had a bath just last night, but there was nothing wrong with still wanting to join the party! She took off the sheer skirt that was tied around her waist and slipped off her sandals, padding over onto the beach sand. "Ohhhhh the sand is warm." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 12:25 AM
Maggie smiled as she entered, unzipping her jacket with a quiet sigh. As she hangs off to the side.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:25 AM
Ga'HaTz turned around to face Amanda with a wide grin. "For klingons, bathing with anyone other than your mate is considered scandalous and is grounds for dishonor!!!" They said this with an excited expression and a wide grin. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 12:26 AM
"Hi guys! Sorry for the wait. There is technically everything here I guess, all thats left was the people and oh my goodness." He ran over to everyone, wearing a booty/boyshorts whatever combo that sara suggested, orange of course. "Sara you look gorgeous! I love the outfit, and you all look so cute. I hope you enjoy the party." He giggled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:26 AM
Deimora sighed happily and let out a chuckle at HaTz's comment. "Hah, well, who wants to jump in?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:28 AM
Ga'HaTz turned back around and poked a bubble with his toe, giggling when it popped. They jumped in with a wide grin.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:29 AM
"Ack, Khil don't just single me out!! Everyone here looks absolutely beautiful." She said this with a bit of an embarrassed pout, huffing and crossing her arms gently in front of her stomach.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:30 AM
Nikola put on her goggles and jumped in right after. "URAAAAA!!!-" And with that, off she went.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 12:31 AM
Oskar sat on a towel on the sand. He had taken off his shirt and stood at the edge of the pool, contemplating getting in right away.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:31 AM
Deimora shielded herself jokingly, then approached a hot tub. She got in with a tired sigh, god she was sore.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 12:32 AM
The Betazoid would at first set his bag down on a random chair and sit on it as well. While he wanted to get into the bubble bath, he preferred to wait until everyone else is situated first. Day didn't like rushing in headfirst, hence he chose to wait.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:32 AM
They stuck their head back out of the water, grin somehow still somehow in place. "It is almost like I am a cube of water in a terran drink!!" He splashed around for a bit before coming out and sitting on the edge. His player had to go eat food or starve. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:33 AM
Amanda walked over to the hot tub. "Can I join you Dei?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:33 AM
Shaking her head, she too headed over to the pool after giving Khil a soft pat on the shoulder in thanks, making no small effort to run up the stairs, canonballing herself into the water as well.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:33 AM
"I mean, yeah pretty much!" Deimora exclaimed from the tub, "Sure, go for it Amanda!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 12:35 AM
Oskar sat down at the edge, his legs went into the water. The coolness surprised him for a second before he got used to it. He sighed, relaxing. He'd get in here in a second.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:36 AM
Amanda stifled a groan as she sat in the hot tub. "God that feels good."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:37 AM
"I know right? I'm always so sore, this is undoing about three years of shit." She chuckled.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 12:38 AM
"Im sorry! sorry, I mean its just-" Aaaand she was gone, everyone dispersed. And he just stood there, he harumphed a little bit and then got into a bubble kuzi to soak for a bit, who knows. Maybe someone will come to say hi.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:38 AM
Rita was just floating around like a dead rat, grinning to herself.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:39 AM
Ga'HaTz moved over to their stuff and grabbed their padd, remembering to do something at the last second.
they hummed and moved back over to the pool and stuck their legs in, and laid back to look at the sky before closing their eyes. This time their player really was leaving for food.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:44 AM
"My poor back has been done in since I was hunched over the consoles all day. This is just what I needed."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 12:44 AM
Eventually, he'd get off the chair and walk towards the pool, sitting down at the edge to gain a feeling of what the temperature was. Afterward, he'd get into the pool and started to swim.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 12:46 AM
Matt would enter the area, finding Ga'HaTz and walking over, tapping on their shoulder. "I take it that a speedo wouldn't have been appropriate?"
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:46 AM
After a bit of floating, Nikola took a deep breath and began swimming around, heading to the very bottom of the pool.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:46 AM
Finally swimming up to the edge, she popped out of the water and held onto the side, watching Oskar still sitting on the edge. Curiously, she tilted her head and regarded her friend. "Aren't you coming in?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:47 AM
Deimora rested her head back over the lip of the tub, her eyes fluttering closed.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 12:50 AM
"I am. Figured I'd sit and get used to the water first." With that, Oskar pushed himself off the edge of the pool and dove in. He came back up and pushed the hair out of his face, wiping his eyes. "There."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:50 AM
Amanda did the same as Dei, closing her eyes as she relaxed.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:50 AM
They jolted upwards when they felt someone tap them. "Matt!! You came! And I am not sure that a speedo is star fleet regulation," They said with a laugh.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:50 AM
"Much better!~ Oh- hey, still wanna meet that guy I told you about?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 12:51 AM
"Hm? Oh, sure. Uh...Khil, right?" He asked, putting a hand on the edge so he wasn't working as much to stay above surface.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 12:52 AM
Matt gave a half smirk before looking them over, "You look good, kid. And hey, I thought Star Fleet Regulation makes everything as aerodynamic as they can." Winking before looking around and admiring the amount of people, "Looks like the whole ship is here."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:53 AM
Nikki saw Dayton swimming and grinned, swimming towards him and repeatedly poking at the other.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:54 AM
"This is the life, am I right Amanda?" Deimora chuckled.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:54 AM
They held up a finger, mouth open to respond before his eyebrows pinched together and his mouth shut in thought. "That would make.... sense..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:54 AM
"Yeah him!" She pointed out a lone man in the shallow end, resting up against the wall, his hair dyed a bright orange with similarly matching shorts.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 12:54 AM
Almost hesitantly, the nurse entered the holodeck. Seemingly still in uniform, he actually had the peach-patterned swimming suit under it. Lordy, there was already a bunch of peeps in there! He looked to see who he could recognize. And the peaches. (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 12:55 AM
Mattie gently nudged his shoulder before moving to lower the raised up finger, "Don't think to hard on it. I don't need you picturing me or anyone else in a speedo."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:56 AM
"Yeah it is... Although this party has just shown me how good looking the crew is."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 12:56 AM
When he was poked, he looked to see who was poking him, when he found the culprit, he grinned at said. "Oh, hello there Rita. How's the pool?" He inquired, his British accent being present in his voice as it also sounded polite and inquisitive.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 12:57 AM
Immediately they flushed as they thought of a certain someone in a speedo. They slunk back into the water until only their hair remained on top of the water.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:57 AM
"I think there's one exception but otherwise I'll agree." She chuckled.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 12:57 AM
Khil was just kicking his feet and playing in the bubbles, enjoying himself. Watching others having fun.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:57 AM
"What you? Please. Your abs and my abs are the nicest things here."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 12:58 AM
Deimora let out a belly laugh, "Bahaha, you're kidding me right? You can't even see my abs with this."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 12:58 AM
Nikola grinned back and crossed her arms, joyful. "Hello zhere, Dayton! And it's fine, it's fine~ How about you?" She looked absolutely ridiculous. There were bubbles and foam all over her hair, and her goggles were WAY too big to not be ridiculous.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 12:58 AM
Matt gave a loud laugh at his behaviour, moving into the water enough to push Ga'HaTz's nose lightly. "You're adorable. And I think I found my second favourite past time: teasing you."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:59 AM
"I have an eye for it. I know they're there. Why didn't you wear a suit that shows them off?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 01:00 AM
Ga'HaTz scowled slightly at the other and grumbled, "How did I end up with an older brother?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 01:00 AM
"Alright. Let's go say hi, then." Oskar said and threw his hair back before swimming toward Khil.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:01 AM
"I dunno, I feel like, bare, y'know? And I get it's a suit, but it's too bare."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:02 AM
Mattie smirked before splashing them before leaning over to look them in the eyes, "Because you just radiate helpless little sib who needs a big bro to help them through the perils of life. I mean look how long it took you to ask out your cutie pie." He cast a glance as he heard someone discussing abs, happy now that he was wearing his white t shirt that hung loose around him and hid what he did or didn't have on his body. Protecting him from objective eyes.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:02 AM
Amanda looked down at herself. "And here I am... Half robot and wearing a showy suit. Weird I guess."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:03 AM
Swimming over to Khil, Sara raised up from the shallows and gave him an excited wave, Oskar in tow. "Khil! I have someone for you to meet!"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 01:04 AM
He spotted some people, he spotted the peaches. Right. But he was late, so he began to quickly remove his uniform who was covering the swimming suit, to join the others. Perhaps a bit too fast, or just that doing so while moving wasn't a good idea, as he fell face first in the sand. Oof. Everyone looked so handsome and gorgeous and all and he was just... ridiculous? Yes.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 01:05 AM
Ga'HaTz saw the newcomer eat sand and quickly jumped out of the water. They ran over to the other. "Hey, are you okay??? Here let me help you up!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 01:06 AM
"Well, it's okay- if I'm being frank with you." He replied, ignoring her ridiculous look and continuing to swim in the pool. His black hair was completely wet-- but it didn't have bubbles. "I see that you have.. bubbles on you. How do they feel like?" He inquired, still swimming in the pool.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 01:06 AM
"uh- who is that Sara? I cant really see through all these, bubbles." He said, trying to make out the figures of sara and the new person.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 01:07 AM
Oskar realized he was a bit invisible under the wave of bubbles. He felt the floor under his feet and stood up as best he could.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:07 AM
"But that's kick ass as hell Amanda." She laughhed.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 01:07 AM
"Zhey feel... I can't feel zhem on my hair- Huh. Well, I'm happy you could show up! Everyzhing around us is so cheerful, I love it!-" Nikola wiped some foam away from her goggles and giggled.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:08 AM
Mattie looked over to where Ga'HaTz had ran over, seeing him talk to someone new, but he would remain where he was. His eyes catching sight of his boss, he figured he should at least go over and see how she was. "Yo, boss lady!" Making his way over to her, standing just outside the hot tub and looking down at her and some other lady. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 01:08 AM
Raising his head to answer, well, not without spitting a little bit of sand before, he said, "Huh, hello, I'm-" ,another spit, "-fine don't worry, just a little bit dumb. Thanks-" he finished as he accepted the help.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 23-Sep-20 01:08 AM
Neatly tied, pink hair popped into the holodeck. Divines there were quite a bit of people who showed up. Moving off to the side, he had quickly slid of the coverup and folded it before heading anywhere near the water.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:10 AM
Deimora caught a glance of the familiar pink haired Acamarian, "Hey Captain, welcome."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 01:12 AM
"Oh... uh, Hi there. I am Khil, and you are?" He said, raising his shaky arm for a handshake.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 01:12 AM
Lithop had been in purgatory when her player had forgotten where she was, she entered the holodeck smiling widely, she was wearing a cute black and white striped halter top bikini. She gave a wave to everyone before practically falling into a heap of bubbles.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:13 AM
"I guess. I dunno, I suppose I've been thinking that my cybernetics are a part of me. They aren't going away. So I may as well get used to them and deal."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:13 AM
"Fully, I get it." Deimora nodded.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:13 AM
"So if I've got a rocking body, may as well show it off. You should too miss muscles."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 01:13 AM
"I have to agree with you on that, Rita.." He said as he nodded his head. Nikola was right, everything and everyone was relazed and joyful. Eventually he swam to the bubbles-- his curiosity raised by them.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 23-Sep-20 01:14 AM
"Jus' Kun!" he called from where he was. After setting the cover up down, he chose to find an empty spot to slip into the bubbly water. Goodness, he could not get over just how many people were here.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 01:14 AM
"Oh. Oskar König, Intelligence department." He said and raised his arm to shake as well. He shook Khil's hand.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:14 AM
"More like miss hulk, I'm built like a truck." She laughed.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 01:15 AM
She swam right behind him, diving down to the bottom of the pool and just laying there.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:15 AM
Anda would give Deimora a pair of finger guns. "Damn right you are, and there's nothing wrong with that." *Amanda looked up and spotted a member of her crew. * "Hello... Matthew was it?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 01:16 AM
"Oh the spooky sneaky guys. Thats uhm, pretty cool. Im just a lowly engineering boy." He said, letting the bubbles cover up everything put his face.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 01:19 AM
Lithop popped up out of the bubbles next to Amanda and Deimora. “Hello.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:19 AM
"Ohmygod, Lithop hi." Deimora laughed in surprise.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:20 AM
Amanda recoiled for a moment. "Geez how long have you been there?!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 01:21 AM
She laughed. “Not long! I was just kinda crouched down there. Since I can’t really swim.”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 01:21 AM
He spent a few minutes interacting with the bubbles, before he enlisted in swimming down to the bottom of the pool where Rita was. Once he reached the bottom, he waved at her before surfacing.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:23 AM
"There's nothing wrong with engineering! Just means you have a very mechanical-oriented mind!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:23 AM
"It's alright, we're just enjoying the bubbles." She beckoned Lithop to come and sit.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:24 AM
"And the heat. This was such a good idea. We didn't do this stuff on my last ship."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 01:24 AM
They grinned once the other was standing upright again. "I am Ensign Ga'HaTz! I haven't seen you around before, but that's not saying much considering I only got here a couple weeks ago."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 01:25 AM
Nikola grinned and swam over to him, playfully poking at his ribs while still underwater.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:26 AM
Matt smiled at his boss before nodding his head, sitting down at the edge to lower his knees and below into the water. "Yup. Matthew, brilliant engineer at your bidding."
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 23-Sep-20 01:26 AM
He silently looked around after rising from the surface, just a quick dip to wet his hair. Kun was entirely unsure on who to catch up with first, as seen by the way his eyes darted around through the different pods of people.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 01:26 AM
"I've never been much for engineering. Couldn't tell you the difference between a warp spanner and a laser drill, heh." He laughed a bit and rubbed the back of his neck.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:26 AM
"Bidding? Please we're off duty, just enjoy the party, OK Matt?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 01:27 AM
“The water is really nice, reminds me of the hot springs near my home town, and the bubbles are tons on fun!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 01:27 AM
"I could, but it would be very boring.... In a sense my mind was wired to become an engineer, its what I love doing. Especially when I can get down and dirty with my work, I love getting my skin all mucky. Its the only thing that I can call manly." He hid a giggle.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:28 AM
"Man, this is working out all of my knots, I don't even need a masuse or chiropractor."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:29 AM
Giving a groan softly, "But I don't know anyone here aside from you and Ga'HaTz and they're busy."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 01:29 AM
"I haven't either, I think... Oh- I'm Newton Eirson, and not actually Dumb! Well, I'm dumb, but not Dumb, y'know- Huuuuuh- oh! We're themed!" he said instead to change the subject, as he finally removed all his uniform, revealing a peach-patterned swimsuit. Fruit-themed swimsuit bros!
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:30 AM
"Well over here," She motioned to deimora, "is miss muscles Deimora from tacticool and over there is someone I haven't met yet. My apologies," She looked at Lithop, "I'm Amanda the chief engineer."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:31 AM
Deimora nearly choked, "I'm sorry-" She laughed, "Miss Muscles from Tacticool?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 01:32 AM
“Oh hi! I’m Lithop, we were at Alice’s activation.” She greeted Amanda.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:33 AM
Matthew would give a snort as he looked at the three of them, "Duly noted, Miss Muscles and Lithop. I'm Matthew Skye. Coolest kid in engineering and successful matchmaker of one pairing thus far."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:33 AM
"I'm only speaking the truth. You have muscles and you work in tactical, it's facts. It's nice to officially meet you Lithop." She would look up at Matthew, "you made a match? Looking for a promotion already?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 01:33 AM
Eirson...? Why did that name sound familiar??? Unless... "Wait a minute, Eirson?? Dude, we're room mates, too!!" They grinned, then they caught up on the rest of what they said and grinned wider. "Swimsuit brothers!!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:35 AM
"To each their own! But no job has an assigned gender! There's lot of NB and female engineers! But I promise, no one would judge you regardless."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 01:36 AM
"You are totally right. Like I am more feminine than I am masucline, however I do like getting dirty with work, you aint workin unless you got grease in between your toes while fixing a turbolift." he giggled.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 01:39 AM
When he was poked a second time by Nikola, he sighed to himself and chose to plan his retaliation on her. So, he swam in the water but he didn't dive underwater to propel himself back to the surface a second time.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 01:41 AM
"I have to admit, I've never heard of someone getting greade in between their toes while fixing a lift. That's certainly a new occurence to me."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 01:42 AM
"Yesss! Oooh? That's awesome! I'm so sorry, I didn't even check who was my new roomie! I'm afraid you'll rarely see me in the quarters, I'm just a sickbay hermit..." he leaned slightly, as to tell a secret, almost whispering "Don't tell my boss though, medical officers are supposed to show the example, somehow..." he joked, before, taking back his original stance. "Well, maybe I should test those bubbles, I did come here for that, didn't I?" he said with a smile, looking at said bubbles. "They good?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:42 AM
Snorting, "Wow, what do I have to do to get a nickname like muscles? And Yes. I'm always looking for a way to get in your good graces."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:42 AM
"You gotta be built like a truck apparently," Deimora chuckled.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 01:44 AM
They grinned. "They are wonderful!! Come on!! Let's get that sand off of you!" They ran and jumped back into the water.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:45 AM
Matthew grinned before swinging his feet in the water slightly. "See but no one is gonna get blessed enough to see under my clothes."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 01:45 AM
"Why not? It's a party. No one judges here."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 01:45 AM
"Ahaha yeah.... I guess its a new one." He said, covering himself back up with bubbles, still tryna only show his face. "Thats a phrase my parents use a lot."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:46 AM
Maggie was sitting on her own in her own area of the pool, sighing softly as she sat there on a rock.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:46 AM
Crinkling his nose before looking at her, "Hon. That's what kids say before handing you a cup of drugs. I'm gonna keep my air of mystery and leave it to my fox to be the only one who knows of my thiccness."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:48 AM
"Please say you spell that with like five c's." Deimora beckoned him to get in the water because her player is a massive smoothbrain and doesn't know if he's in there or not.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 01:48 AM
"Aight~!" Newt grinned back, following them in a run and a splashy jump, not unlike a kid. His height didn't help not to draw the similarity, too.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 01:49 AM
Nodding his head and giving her a grin before sliding into the water up to his waist, leaving his chest and white shirt out so he wouldn't ruin the mystery of how built or not built he was, leaning against the edge of the hot tub.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:52 AM
"So Matthew, what do you do for fun?" Deimora hummed, leaning back against the tub.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 01:53 AM
When he was poked a second time by Nikola, he sighed to himself and chose to plan his retaliation on her. So, he swam in the water but he didn't dive underwater to propel himself back to the surface a second time.
Nikola only followed behind, grinning. Oh, she didn't know what was going to happen to her...
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 01:54 AM
they poked their head out of the water, just enough that their cranial ridges and eyes were above the water and they took in their surroundings.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:54 AM
Maggie leaned against the edge of the pool quietly, just thinking.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 01:59 AM
Newt disappeared into the bubbles. All the stress and anxiety, and yes there was quite a lot, just seemed to vanish for now, and somewhere under there was left a rag that was probably Newt. He'd come back to the surface... eventually.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 23-Sep-20 02:01 AM
[D] Something had come up in regards to Operations, the short man had left almost as soon as he appeared
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 02:07 AM
Well. This was going fantastic. In a sudden moment of forwardness, she suddenly wished she'd whispered for Khil to program a couple of cute waiters to pass out alcohol. These two could certainly use it.. ah.. what was she thinking. Don't NEED to have alcohol to have a good time! Besides that, every time there was drinking, someone overdid it. Maybe it was for the best after all.
"So! Where were you born Khil? Sounds kind like an earth saying!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 02:12 AM
"Agreed. I've never heard a Klingon or an Andorian say that." Oskar said, getting an arm up on the edge.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 02:13 AM
After a while of swimming, he suddenly turned around and started poking her in the ribs, as a form of payback for poking him in the past.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 02:13 AM
"I was born on Ludvaaur, a planet in the Betazed sector. Twas a mining facility that mined the material for warp core casings which are still high in demand." He said, watching Oskar lean on the edge. Khil got up and put his arm on another ledge as well, however with the soapy bubbles he slipped into deeper water, stumbling and getting his hair wet. Khil crawled back to the shallow end and sat back down in the bubbles.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 02:15 AM
They began to float on their back, content.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 02:17 AM
Amanda closed her eyes to relax some more.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 02:31 AM
Lithop has been vibing in a bunch of bubbles while her player was in therapy but now she’s read to converse at the party.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:32 AM
"We should do this like, weekly," Deimora groaned.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 02:33 AM
Matthew leaned against the wall, his arms propping him up and out of the water from the waist up, answering Deimora's question, "I tend to play with Squeakerz and build what's known as furbee's or otherwise called Satan's Robots."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:33 AM
"Holy shit, i watched a short horror film about those, though I'm pretty sure it was an ancient commercial."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 02:34 AM
“I don’t care if it’s a big thing, I just need to be in hot water more often.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:34 AM
"God, I just need to be blasted with hot water and soak, I get so sore all of the time."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 02:35 AM
A head slowly and silently came out of the bubbles near Lithop to breath. Newton did not possess gills, sadly. (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 02:35 AM
Smirking as he looked over at Deimora, "I'll withhold my not safe for work comment on that due to the presence of my boss.... but damn it must be cause you're getting old. My safe for work response.*
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:36 AM
"Nah, it's just the constant working out. Tactical and all." She shrugged with a wink.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 02:38 AM
[D] Running swiftly, Eleanor had arrived fashionably late. She was wearing no cover up, but her swimsuit wasn’t nearly skimpy so she figured her rather informal appearance could pass as alright. As soon as she entered she slowed down to maintain pool safety 101. Instead she sped walked across the little bit of sand, her arms pumping up and down rapidly, one of them cradling a striped pool towel. As soon as she reached the others she smiled widely. "I’m here!!!" she called out very enthusiastically.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 02:38 AM
They got out of the water and wrung their hair out over the water. They looked around and sat in a spot that allowed them to watch the beach below. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:38 AM
"El!" Deimora called, "Come on in! We're soaking!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 02:40 AM
Sara nodded, about to ask him what the planet was like, but as he stumbled and dipped into the water, she had to hold back a snicker of laughter, watching dredge himself back up and onto the wall. "You okay? I know conversation is boring but surely you don't wanna drown yourself, do you Khil? " (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 02:41 AM
"No, no, I slipped. Im sorry, I didnt mean to make it sound boring. Im sorry." He exclaimed, scurrying back up into the bubbles. "Sorry..."
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 02:41 AM
Eleanor set her towel down on a nearby chair, and walked over to where Dei and the rest of the small group were chilling. She sat down on the edge of the hot tub, just barely dipping her feet. After a moment of adjusting she slid all the way in and relaxed into the heat. "Mmmm, it’s so warm!"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 02:43 AM
Snorting softly before moving to settle into the water more, making a deal with himself to grab his towel the moment he wanted to get out to cover up his soon to be stuck to his chest white shirt. "Well I'd love to see what they get up to in that division if it leads to Ensigns like you."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Sep-20 02:48 AM
[D] T'lith had also arrived late, wearing a baggy shirt over her swimsuit, her usually straight hair surprisingly wavy. "I'm here." She said, holding her pool towel in one hand as she crossed her arms. Woah, there was a lot of people, some who she didn't even know. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 02:49 AM
Lithop waved to both Eleanor and T’lith. “Welcome to the party!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:49 AM
"Ladies," Deimora greeted.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 02:50 AM
"Hello Lithop! I’d give you your swimming lesson now, but the place is loaded with people!"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 02:51 AM
Matthew looked around before grinning as he settled into the pool comfortably as he could, "Wow, how'd I get so lucky to get all the hotties of the ship in one place around me?"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 02:52 AM
Newt was still in the water, from his nose to the top of his head sticking out. He sent a wave to the two too, and forgetting for a moment he was partly underwater, tried to say hello. Which, obviously, didn't work, just making more (little) bubbles with a 'blghrbhrlb', and a little cough from Newt after getting some water in his mouth. Today was totally his day, first sand, then soapy water, haha-
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:54 AM
"Cool your jets Matthew, we've got enough from the water," Deimora teased.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 02:55 AM
"Just teasing, no need to apologise. But hey! I'm gonna let you two chat because I just spotted Deimora and I wanna see if she'd throw me."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 02:57 AM
Mattie smirked back at her before looking her over, "Hey, you're just jealous I wasn't talking specifically about you and others stole my attention too. I do have to share my praise, you know."
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 02:57 AM
Eleanor laughed at Dei's comeback, looking at Matthew. She’d never seen him before, she’d wait to introduce herself after the two were finished with their conversation.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:59 AM
Deimora rolled her eyes playfully.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:00 AM
Lithop eyed Newt who was coughing. “You ok dude?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 03:03 AM
"Uh well, uhm... Okay, I think it might be time for us... to you know like explore the new parts of the pool, I heard there was a jacuzi and I wanted to try it.... you know, so I could stop hiding in all these bubbles. I was nice meeting you Oskar, hopefully we can talk again sometime?" He said, nodding at oskar, and doggy paddling away horribly towards another group of people, one of them was coughing and Khil was immediatly worried.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:04 AM
Giving both men a wave goodbye, she swam over to Deimora and the group around her, giving an excited wave just above the break of the water. "Hallo!~ Is it alright if I join you guys?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:04 AM
"Go for it." Deimora grinned.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:04 AM
After one last cough, Newt did two thumbs up. "Yeah! I'm al-" Not really convincing, as he coughed again... but it really was the last, this time. "-right... I swear I am!" A smile, and no more coughing... he was alright! He'd add he knew how to do CPR, but kinda hard to do it on yourself. (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Sep-20 03:07 AM
Putting her towel down on a nearby chair, along with the baggy shirt she was wearing over her swimsuit, T'lith walked over to where everyone else was. But she didn't get into the water, her nerves getting the best of her. Crossing her arms, she looked at the water. T'lith had been swimming before, with Sara, but she still didn't feel confident with swimming.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:07 AM
She smiled. “Glad your not dying, l’m a little rusty on the CPR thing.*
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 03:10 AM
Matt leaned back before watching over all the girls, settling in calmly.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 03:11 AM
"Oh, someone needed CPR? I came over hearing the sound of someone choking to death and I was a little worried..... oh my goodness, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Khil!" He said, struggling to keep his head above water.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:11 AM
"Hello Sara!" Eleanor smiled at Sara. "And it’s wonderful to meet you Khil, I’m Eleanor!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:12 AM
"Well, if it can make you feel better, I'm pretty good at it, so you wouldn't die with me near!" His brain took a couple of seconds before re-thinking about how that sounded, so he added as he scratched the back of his head, "I mean, I'm a medical officer, so you could be bleedin' out and it'd be, huh, the same- please don't, though." then, turning to Khil when he approached, "Oh- nonono, I'm alright! I just coughed a little, don'tcha worry, I'm sorry if I scared ya! Oh, and I'm Newt!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:14 AM
She laughed a bit. “Glad everyone’s fine now. I’m Lithop.*
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:14 AM
"Hallo Eleanor! Glad to see you out and about!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:14 AM
"M'Deimora," She said casually, now fully relaxed and pretty comfortable.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:15 AM
"Yeah it’s been a while for sure!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 03:16 AM
"Hi guys, Oh my goodies... Lithop I love your outfit, stripes are literally the best sense of fashion I love them." He smiled, waving. Still struggling to keep his head above water.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 03:17 AM
Matt would keep quiet as he observed the group.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:20 AM
“Yeah, I realized that I didn’t have a nice swim suit, so I got the replicator to get me something nice.” She looked at him struggling to keep his head above water. “are you alright?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:22 AM
"Besides a bit of shopping, since quarters were blown, I've had to replicate everything." Deimora admitted, "I got this on ESD with Dayton and T'Svai when I got decorations for my quarters."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 03:24 AM
"Yeah, I just uhhh. Well I cant swim you see, Im learning though. Doggy paddles right?" He said, grabbing a ledge and pulling himself up, eyes locking lithops and smiling, althought that smile was quickly replaced by huffs and puffs.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:28 AM
Newt was also looking at Khil. Yes, his CPR skills were up to date and all, but he didn't really expect or want to have to use them. He'd have to keep his eyes on the guy for the rest of the party, he couldn't help it. Worry was something he was good at after all. He didn't add anything but his tongue was itching to ask too if he was sure he was ok.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:29 AM
"Hey Dei? Kinda out of the blue? But I have a proposition for you-"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Sep-20 03:30 AM
Okay, now her nerves had finally calmed down a bit, allowing T'lith to get into the water, holding onto the ledge tightly.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 03:30 AM
Mattie raised his eyebrow at the Lieutenant before moving to get out of the pool, wrapping his towel around his shoulders instantly and letting it hang down to hide/cover his chest.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:30 AM
Lithop must have been standing in a shallow spot as she was just standing. “That’s ok, I can’t swim either.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:30 AM
"Um, okay?" Deimora agreed nervously.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:33 AM
"Everyone is just kinda lounging, which is totally fine and expected and wanted, but how would you feel about throwing people into the deep end?" She took a beat for the thought to sink in. "With their consent of course!"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 03:34 AM
She poked her head into the doorway, but did not enter. "Am I too late?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:35 AM
"Sure." Deimora chuckled, "I'm certainly equipped. Hey T'Svai! Not at all!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:35 AM
“Hey T’Svai!” She waved. “Definitely not too late.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:35 AM
"Hallo Commander!~"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 03:36 AM
"You cant too? wow! I am totes glad that I am not the only one here who cant swim. Back on Ludvaaur , there was no uhhh fancy recreation stuff, so I never learned how to swim." He stood up, scruffing his orange hair up so it didnt get matted down.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 03:36 AM
Matt looked between the group now that they were talking about being tossed, "I think I might have to opt out on that. I'm not really one for being picked up." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:37 AM
"Yeah, that's alright... just, y'all be careful, aight?" Yep, there was worry seeping in the tone. More worry. "I was partly joking about using the CPR!" he said with a smile, though the worry was still there in the background. He just couldn't help it. Then, "Ooooh, throwing? I'm not sure I have arms for that, but I'm sure lightweight!" he chuckled.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:38 AM
"Toss me, for sure!" Eleanor laughed like a maniac.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Sep-20 03:38 AM
Wait, throwing people? T'lith raised an eyebrow, listening to everyone talk.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 03:38 AM
T'Svai held up a ta'al, pleased her presence was well received so far, and stepped inside. Wow, there were many, many people here. She found a decent spot in the pool that didn't infringe on anyone's personal space and slipped into the water. "I am capable of throwing..." She looked around. "Most of the people in this room, if desired, though I do not see the logic of doing so."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:38 AM
“Yeah, I grew up in the middle of nowhere Alaska, so not much water there. Well we did have the hot springs, but we just lounged in them.” She added, leaning on the edge of the pool, she heard Sara’s idea, she looked over, interested.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 03:40 AM
Dayton eventually swam elsewhere, simply vibing and enjoying the water, internally relishing on how serene and comfortable it was-- and how the party helped everybody to unwind in some form. He was still continuing his rounds of swimming.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:41 AM
"Wow! Two throwers already! When you get tired we could throw you too?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 03:41 AM
"Oh my goodies, Alaska is that very cold place on earth right? I have always wanted to go, the glaciers there seemed so cool. I was born on a hot steamy planet, not much to look at haha." He said smiling at Lithop, also hearing the throwing times, however he was frightened. "So, whats your division Lithop?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:43 AM
"Well, who wants to be tossed first?" Deimora grinned devilishly.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 23-Sep-20 03:44 AM
Shaking his head as he stood, "I should probably go check on Squeakerz, so I'm going to head out now." He gave a wave to his new friends, running a hand through his hair before pulling his towel around him and walking towards the hall.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:46 AM
“Science, astrophysicist.” She said slowly making her way to the throwing area, it sounded exciting.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:46 AM
"I call second! Sara should go first," Eleanor looked to Sara.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:47 AM
"Wh! Why me first!?"
"It should be Newt!"
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:47 AM
"You requested it!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:47 AM
"Yeah but I'm shy.."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:47 AM
"Maybe if if someone help me, I could actually throw a third person with these noodle arms..." He sent a wave and a smile Matthew's way as he left, then waited to see if someone wanted to go first. He kinda wanted to, but preferred not to say so too hurriedly not to take someone's place. When Eleanor talked, he nodded. "Sounds good to me with Sara first..." he grinned. "I can go, huh, last?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:48 AM
"Wow, all my love, friendship and attention and you guys are just gonna do this to me."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:48 AM
Deimora held a hand out to Sara, "Whenever you're ready."
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 03:48 AM
"I can assist." T'Svai offered to Newton, still confused about throwing but more on board now that a medical professional was endorsing it.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:49 AM
"Throw her in, throw her in!" Eleanor chanted.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:49 AM
She sighed dejectedly, knowing it was generally common courtesy for the first person to ask to have it done..but damn it she was scared! She'd only suggested it to liven up the party!
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Sep-20 03:49 AM
T'lith blinked. She could always throw people, or be the one thrown?
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:51 AM
Lithop stood excited for the throwing. “I’d like to be thrown too!”
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:51 AM
"Aww, Sara... I can take your place, really, if you prefer?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:52 AM
Setting her PADD down on the ege of the bar near the jacuzzi, her sigh turned into a grin. "Tal is coming. He wants to see me be thrown. We can work out throw order while we wait a minute?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:53 AM
"I'm gonna get a workout from this! I like it!" Deimora laughed heartily, getting out of the water and stretching her muscles.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 03:53 AM
"I already called second," Eleanor said with a smirk.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 03:54 AM
“Third? Maybe?” She said pointing to herself.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 03:54 AM
She interpreted that as a sign her help was not, in fact, needed, and moved off to the side so she'd be out of the way of what she assumed the throw trajectory was going to be.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 03:55 AM
"T'Svai, wanna be fourth?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 23-Sep-20 03:56 AM
T'lith was still at the side, so she wouldn't be in the way.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 03:56 AM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow, then looked from Sara to Deimora and back again. "That is unlikely to be an easy task and I still do not understand the point, therefore I shall pass." She said, lightly confused.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 03:57 AM
"I can assure you, it won't be hard, it's mainly for adrenaline and laughs." Deimora chuckled.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 03:59 AM
Laughs? "No, thank you, though I will throw you if you wish."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 03:59 AM
"-And I'm there, in any case." It was a logical argument... right? Well, if he wasn't the one to get hurt but that didn't need to be said. If she didn't want to be thrown though, no one would force her.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:00 AM
"It's alright, I can launch myself in." She waved it off. "Who's going in first?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 04:00 AM
Eventually, he swam over to the source of conversation and stood by at the sidelines- sort of interested in what conversation that the group was having right now.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:01 AM
"That would be a different experience entirely, would it not?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 04:02 AM
Khil notice everyone shuffle towards the throwing area and became slightly discouraged himself. The stairs were halfway across the pool so he just began paddling, peering glances as the group as he just slowly paddled by them before leaving the pool and sitting on a chair. Pulling up his PADD he began to read one of his books that Feela recommended him.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:04 AM
"I trust you and your ability to throw." Deimora nodded to T'Svai, she trusted her.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:05 AM
T'Svai had every intention of doing her absolute best. But she was not going first. "Excellent." She moved a little further off to the side.
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:07 AM
He came in, immediately hit with the simulated chlorine. He was somewhat confused by it all considering he passed the real sports pool just to get here, but sat down at the bar nonetheless.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:08 AM
"Hey Tal, wanna get chucked?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:08 AM
Seeing Tal enter Lithop exclaimed. “Sara first!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:09 AM
Seeing Tal, she raised out of the pool and gave him a wave before looking to Deimora. "Yeah, he mostly came to see sweet revenge get dealt. Throw me first."
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:10 AM
"Chucked?" He spotted Sara and smiled. "Revenge indeed." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:10 AM
"Sara, El, Hopps, then T'Svai throws me, that's the order for now, Tal, wanna squeeze in?"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:10 AM
"Revenge for...?" Oh dear.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:10 AM
“Sounds right!”
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:10 AM
"Oh I'm good here on dry land, thanks."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:11 AM
"For dunking him into the river on a camping trip a few months ago. He's kept a grudge this whole time about it."
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:12 AM
"That river was freezing and I'm lucky you didn't give me hypothermia!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:12 AM
Deimora chuckled and walked over to Sara, "I'm gonna pick you up now," It was only fair she let her know before hand. Swiftly, and quite easily, she picked Sara up from the ground princess style and walked her to the deep end. "Alright, ready?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:14 AM
Sara squeaked as she was picked up, her face flushing quickly from being held in such a manner but also due to the fact that she knew, in just a few short moments, she was about to get thrown like she'd never been thrown before. "Ready!"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 04:14 AM
"Cold water is also, my nemesis, I am sorry for your suffering mate." Newt said half-serious, half-joking as he grinned. Then, "Yeah, go Dei, go Sara!"
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:15 AM
Eleanor watched eagerly with a smile.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:15 AM
Deimora let out a short giggle, choosing an arbitrary number of seconds in her head before tossing Sara in about midway through the pool after about four seconds. "Bon Voyage Sara!"
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:16 AM
Eleanor scrunched her nose and laughed, she was suppressing any second thoughts she had about being tossed in.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:18 AM
Sara mostly definitely made a high-pitch squeal as she was thrown from Dei's arms, landing with a loud splash on her side, spraying a few of the watchers with water. She surfaced only a moment later- swimming off to the side, giggling as she swam. (edited)
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:19 AM
"Yay Sara!!!"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:19 AM
Tal was clapping, enjoying the show with a big stupid smile.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:20 AM
“Woo!” Lithop cheered. “Eleanor next! Than me!”
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 04:21 AM
'Protecting' his face with his arms, mostly his mouth as he had had enough water before, he was still smiling and happy. "The Courageous Sara went first, next!" he said, grinning.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:21 AM
Eleanor climbed out of the pool, "Who will do me the honor?"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:21 AM
This still made no sense, but Sara looked happy, so she joined in the clapping.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:21 AM
"I'll do it El." Deimora grinned.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:22 AM
Pulling herself out the water, she sat on the side and pulled her hair back from across her face and began to wring her hair out, giving a smile and a wave at the applause. (edited)
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:22 AM
"Wonderful, wonderful!" Eleanor walked over to Dei, her body and swimsuit dripping water.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:24 AM
"Alrighty," Deimora picked her up and walked back to the deep end, "I didn't ask Sara since it was retribution but how far do you wanna go?"
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:25 AM
Eleanor thought about it for a moment. "Thrower's choice, Dei!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:26 AM
"Satisfied, Tal? Got your sick kick?"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:27 AM
"Very. You aren't freezing over, but I'll accept it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:28 AM
"Alright, let's go medium long, don't want you hitting full shallow now." She smirked. Deimora threw her just a little bit further that Sara but still deep enough to be deep. "Have a safe flight!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:30 AM
“Woo!” Lithop clapped and got out of the water to stand by Dei.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:30 AM
"CowabungAHHHHHHH!!!!!" Eleanor made a hard splash into the mid-section of the pool. As soon as she surfaced from the depths she laughed, her wet hair plastered over her face.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:30 AM
Deimora laughed quite heartily at Eleanor's reaction. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:31 AM
"You can always toss me into the sports pool if you need the catharsis that bad?"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:31 AM
"Cowabunga indeed." T'Svai said quietly.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:31 AM
As Eleanor brushed her hair out of her eyes, she swam back over to the group. "Thanks Dei, that was terribly fun!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:32 AM
"No problem whatsoever." She waved.
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:32 AM
"Oh I think I'm satisfied."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:33 AM
“Ok Dei! Your choice on how far I go!” She was so caught up in the excitement of it all that she forgot that she couldn’t swim.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:33 AM
"That means you can't grudge against me anymore, you know~"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:34 AM
"Bet. I'll keep this until I die."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:34 AM
Deimora couldn't help but remember Eleanor's offer earlier to teach Lithop to swim, okay, she'd go safe for this one. She shot Eleanor a look and a nod of her head that meant 'can you make sure she gets out alright?'
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:35 AM
Eleanor caught Deimora's glance, and nodded. She swam a little ways out and looked to Dei again for confirmation that it was far enough.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 04:37 AM
Newt worried for a second there, but it seemed Deimora and Eleanor were already on the point making him worry. Plus, they were a bunch here, nothing would go wrong... No need to worry. What is it... ah, don't worry, be happy? Yeah, something like that. So he smiled, waiting for the next 'yeet'.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:40 AM
Deimora nodded. "Alright Lithop, time to take a dip." She picked her up and tossed her to near where Eleanor was, almost spot on, just gently enough for the adrenaline but not terribly hard.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 23-Sep-20 04:40 AM
Khil stood up and left, scruffing his hair up before wrapping a towel around himself and leaving the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:42 AM
"What!? You can't have a lifelong grudge against me when you got revenge!"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:45 AM
"Says who?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:46 AM
“Shit.” She yelled mid air finally remembering that she can’t swim. She landed and thrashed around for a second before grabbing onto Eleanor.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:47 AM
Eleanor pulled her up as quickly as she could, and paddled her over to the edge of the pool. "I’ve got you! Dei and I won’t let you drown!"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 04:49 AM
Brows furrowed slightly. He totally trusted Deimora and Eleanor, but still couldn't help but ask, already ready to swim quickly and go help if needed, "Y'all'aight, over there?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 04:50 AM
"Says me! I got thrown 20 feet for your revenge amusement, your pettiness is bull and void, sir!" (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:50 AM
T'Svai got out of the pool, since it was about to be Deimora's turn, but kept an eye on Lithop as she did so.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:50 AM
"Fantastic!" Eleanor called, as she placed Lithop down on the edge.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 04:52 AM
Newt gave a thumbs up, reassured. "Neeext, then?" he said, smiling.
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 04:53 AM
"You can't control my pettiness! I'll be even pettier! You don't know what petty means yet."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:53 AM
"I think me?"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 04:54 AM
T'Svai stopped behind Deimora, expression completely serious as always. "What distance would you prefer?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:56 AM
"Um, thrower's choice, sorry about the amount of me there is." She chuckled nervously.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:58 AM
Eleanor watched Dei with a smile, "OoooOo good luck Dei!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 04:59 AM
“Thanks El and Dei, I really need to learn how to swim!” She had calmed down bone and was watching the throwing.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 04:59 AM
"It's alright Hops." She chuckled.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:59 AM
"We can plan for that tomorrow if you’re free?" Eleanor offered.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:00 AM
"The average Vulcan has roughly triple the strength of the average human. That will not pose a significant obstacle." She said primly, looking Deimora over analytically, then past her to the pool, then in one fluid, ridiculous motion, scooped Deimora up and tossed her practically to the other end of the pool (though not close enough to hit her head on the edge or anything like that.) Like a shotput throw with a Bajoran instead of a ball, or maybe... bowling? She watched Deimora's trajectory carefully as she f l e w through the air.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Sep-20 05:01 AM
Day watched the throwing happen with raised eyebrows. While he thought of it as rather interesting, he wasn't going to get involved because he preferred not getting thrown into the water. He prefers not getting involved in things that are slightly chaotic. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:02 AM
Deimora had a smile plastered to her face the whole time. She went in headfirst, well, in a dive. She flipped in the water, like going in a swirl, emerging with a loud laugh. "HELL yeah!"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:02 AM
"That was satisfactory?" T'Svai called from the other end, hands now clasped behind her back.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:02 AM
“Damn,” She said on shock. “T’Svai you got to throw me like that when I learn to swim!”
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 05:02 AM
"What a shot..!" he said, grinning.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:03 AM
"Very much so!" Deimora yelled back. "I wasn't gonna throw any of you guys like that."
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:06 AM
T'Svai raised both eyebrows, shook her head good naturedly, and got back in the water.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 11:18 AM
Maggie was surprisingly still here, sitting in the water with a small smile on her face as she sat back in the water.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 23-Sep-20 12:02 PM
Amanda had moved to a lounger chair, now snoozing with a towel over her like a blanket.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 12:04 PM
Maggie giggled softly as she saw Amanda sleeping, before resting her head on a rock.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:18 PM
Swimming over to Maggie, Sara splashed the other woman upon arrival, half her face still hidden beneath with bubbly water.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 12:23 PM
Maggie laughed as she picked her head up with a smile. “Was that really necessary Sara?”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:34 PM
"I had to, you looked like you were enjoying yourself too much~"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 12:35 PM
Maggie laughed yet again as she looked at her. “I am! Is that a crime ma’am?”
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 12:43 PM
He entered and looked around, quite amazed by the scene. He then layed out his towel and sat down with a smile on his face. This was a party after all.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 12:53 PM
"Yep, gonna have to contact security And everything." Smiling, she swam over to sit by the other woman, watching the other party-goers toss people into the deep end. "Where's Shar? Surprised you two aren't in here being gross and holding hands. " (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:08 PM
Maggie laughed softly as she looked at her. “I’m pretty sure she’s busy! And what about hand holding with my lovely wife is gross may I ask?”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 01:14 PM
Deimora was essentially laying down next to the lip of the pool, drying off.
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 01:18 PM
He got in the pool and just floated there, not any goal whatsoever. He was just enjoying himself.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:25 PM
"Cooties. Everywhere. Eye cooties from seeing it.~" She gave a quick chuckle of laughter adjusting her top and braiding her wet hair to keep it out of her face. "You know I don't really think that, I'd just thought she might be here with you. So! How's Tactical?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:27 PM
Maggie chuckled softly as she sat back with a grin. “It’s going good! Maleb’s going to be ready to be ACTO soon enough!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:28 PM
"You're okay with it though, yes?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:29 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she sat back. “Course! I’m more then willing to take a step back!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:37 PM
"What're you gonna do with all that free time?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:38 PM
Maggie chuckled as she sat back. “Hang out. Have fun, still work a hell of a lot. I do still want to earn that rank back.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 01:39 PM
"ACTO or not, you're still Lieutenant?" She quirked her head a bit, looking at Maggie thoughtfully. "Planning to overthrow Varis this soon?"
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Ensign Nikola Powell 23-Sep-20 01:45 PM
After a while of swimming, he suddenly turned around and started poking her in the ribs, as a form of payback for poking him in the past.
Nikola didn't know how to react to being jabbed at the ribs like that, so she lost track of the other and tried finding Day again. Oh, she was gonna get her revenge...
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 01:45 PM
He looked at Sara. "If only I could overthrow you, would be fun to be in charge for once." He grinned and swam upright.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 01:51 PM
Maggie laughed as she heard Sara say that. “Oh shut up. I’m gonna work hard, not do a violent coup d’état.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 02:05 PM
Deimora rolled onto her stomach, stretching out like a cat essentially.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 02:16 PM
Lithop lounged on the edge of the pool, it was really nice.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 04:57 PM
Eleanor was submerged, only leaving her eyes. Her hair was floating around her eyes, and she’d occasionally brush it back. She looked like some sort of stalker in the water.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:00 PM
[D]The door opened and Alice silently stepped inside, having found the right room at last. She gazed around at the scale of the room, and then her eyes centred on the group by the pool. Having absolutely no idea on how to introduce herself, she opted to stay quiet, even though the sound of the holodeck door opening was probably more than enough to alert them.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:02 PM
Deimora waved, "Hey Alice!"
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 05:03 PM
"Alice?" Eleanor surfaced her head to get a better look.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:03 PM
T'Svai did not recognize this new passenger. She squinted slightly.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 05:03 PM
She looked to Michael with a laugh, definitely thinking he was joking. "In that case ensign, I'll put you in charge of a project tomorrow, will that do?~"
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:05 PM
"Uhhh, hi?" Alice awkwardly waved to Dei.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:05 PM
lithop gasped standing up on the pool and waving. "Hello Alice!"
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 05:05 PM
He grinned. "You got my interest, what is it about?" He turned to Alice and waved. "Heya Alice, you good?"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:06 PM
Alice? Oh, yes, Alice. The android. "Live long and prosper." She greeted, recognition finally dawning.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 05:06 PM
Maggie waved towards Alice with a smile. “Hola A!”
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:06 PM
She shuffled forward towards the group. "Yeah, I'm fine. This is the first time I've introduced myself to someone instead of someone doing it for me."
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 05:07 PM
"Did she join while I was gone," Eleanor muttered trying to figure the stranger out.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:08 PM
"She's Aaron's Android, or Daughter, technically." She told Eleanor.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 05:09 PM
"Oh, oh! Welcome aboard Alice!" Eleanor called out cheerfully. She had no idea who Aaron was, but new faces Android or human were always welcome.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 05:09 PM
Maggie nodded with a laugh. “Didn’t think Aaron would be the first to have a kid.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 05:09 PM
"Hallo Alice!~ Welcome to the holodeck! Are you able to swim at all?"
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:09 PM
"Daughter... I never thought of it like that." She looked at Sara and smiled a little. "I'm sure I can learn."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 05:10 PM
"Are you... Waterproof?" She questioned slowly, unsure of it was proper to ask.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:11 PM
"Yeah good question." Deimora stood up out of curtesy, plus shed dried off.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 05:12 PM
Maggie sat up on the rock with a nod. “Yeah! It’s fine if your not!”
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 05:12 PM
He swam to the edge of the pool and dangled on the edge. "The water is nice, ya'know?" He grinned.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:13 PM
She looked at the pool quizzically "I guess there's only one way to find out..." Without a warning she walked towards the edge of the pool and just stepped into the deep end, sinking to the bottom.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 05:14 PM
"Ah!! Alice!!"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:14 PM
T'Svai blinked a couple of times and swam over, faintly concerned. She ducked her head underwater to check on Alice.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:14 PM
"Jesus, she can just walk at the bottom." Deimora chuckled. "You okay down there?" Deimora raised a thumb up, then middle then down to Alice.
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 05:14 PM
He looked at her sinking. "Can you float?" He raised an eyebrow before diving after her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:15 PM
"Oh shit!" She watched Alice, who wasn't even in a bathing suit sink to the deep end, she'd help but you know, she couldn't swim yet.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 05:15 PM
Sara scrambled away from the perch she'd had near Maggie and swam for Alice.. But then she realized Alice didn't actually need to breathe. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:16 PM
"I think she needs air like the rest of us. I think that's how her cooling system works." She commented, having seen the blue prints for Alice.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:17 PM
She just raised a thumbs up and tried kicking her legs back and forth to propel herself up, surfacing with her face completely neutral, her clothes drenched.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:17 PM
T'Svai poked her head back up out of the water. "It appears you have learned how to swim."
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 05:17 PM
"She didn’t die!" Eleanor cheered triumphantly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:17 PM
"Alright, well, she's ok." Deimora nodded, walking over to where she was, "Need a hand?"
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 05:17 PM
He breached and looked at her. "So you can swim!" He smiled at her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:18 PM
"Good, she's ok." She sunk back down into the warm water.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:18 PM
"Why would I need a hand, I already have two." It was a genuine question.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:19 PM
"Needing a hand means needing help with something, this time, getting out." She explained as she crouched at the side of the pool.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 05:19 PM
"Heh!~ I like you already."
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:19 PM
"I see no reason to leave just yet, I've only just got in!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:19 PM
She chuckled. "We'll get you knowing human terms in no time."
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 05:20 PM
He chuckled a bit and swam back to the edge and got out, he dangled his feet in the water. "This'll be interesting."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:20 PM
"Alright," Deimora giggled, "Suit yourself."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 05:22 PM
Maggie laughed as she watched everything happening. Glad that Aaron hadn’t built his kid with the weakness of breathing air.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:23 PM
T'Svai decided it was only fair to introduce herself to Alice. "I do not believe we have met. Lieutenant Commander T'Svai, Chief Operations Officer." Did androids need quarters? Power supplies? No, someone else could figure that out.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:25 PM
"Nice to mee-" She got a mouthful of pool water, but didn't seem phased by it."-t you."
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:26 PM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow. "The same to you. I do not think you want to swallow that."
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:26 PM
"Why not? It's only water isn't it?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:27 PM
"She might be Smarter than all of us, but she's still like a small child, who needs to learn how to function day to day." She laughed. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:28 PM
"Like, a genius kid with no social experience." Deimora laughed.
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:29 PM
"Strictly speaking it is a mix of water and chlorine, or more accurately post-reaction, hypochlorous acid. It is therefore not advisable for most species to consume it. I am not sure what you are constructed out of, but it is unlikely to react well with that material either." She explained carefully. "Though... you do not currently seem affected."
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:30 PM
"Huh... I guess I'm made of something that doesn't react with chlorine."
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:30 PM
"All the same, it is best to avoid it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:31 PM
"Isn't that great?" Deimora nodded. Usually she could be quite unsocial, but with kids, or at lest people like them, she was different, she liked their hope.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:31 PM
"Hmm, that's good, but I'm not exactly sure if you're able to drink or eat, and pool water isn't really good for anything."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 05:31 PM
Maggie laughed as she sat back, listening with a nod. “It is, is said.”
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:32 PM
Hearing their positivity made her curious as to what else she could do. "How do I swim?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:33 PM
"Well, try to push the water behind you ok? Like you're trying to get it aaaaaallll behind you."
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:34 PM
T'Svai semi-helpfully demonstrated a doggy paddle, exaggerating the arm movements.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:35 PM
Lithop payed attention to the swimming lesson, maybe she could learn. She attempted to re create T'Svai's doggy paddle, although with less drastic arm movements, her head stayed above water. "Hey! I'm kind of swimming!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:36 PM
"That's great Lithop! Try to kick too!"
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:37 PM
She thought for a second. "If I move my arms in a rotating fashion, then I should be create enough momentum to propel myself to the other side..."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:37 PM
"Exactly Alice." She grinned.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:40 PM
"I've seen free style before, maybe I could try that?" She pushed her feet of the bottom of the pool, kicking her legs and moving her arms. it wasn't great but hey, she was moving. She stood up a couple seconds later. "Progress!"
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 05:41 PM
Oh, right, Lithop couldn't swim either. This would be a valuable educational experience for all involved then. "Keep your legs relatively close together. Small kicks. Only half of your foot at most should exit the water. Otherwise more energy is wasted than necessary. The movement comes from your quadriceps and core." She suggested.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:41 PM
Deimora grinned rather proudly at Lithop and Alice, very impressed.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:42 PM
Alice started rotating her arms in and out of the water, from the deep end to the shallow end, rapidly gaining speed until she stood up. On hearing T'Svai's advice, she pushed off the wall and this time added leg kicking as well.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:44 PM
"She's fast," Lithop said moving to an area the was deep enough to tread water in but not so deep that if she started sinking she jump of the bottom of the pool to a shallower area.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:46 PM
"She's an android Hops," Deimora laughed, "Besides, you're doing great."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 05:48 PM
Lithop was treading water now, though it wasn't very good, she was staying above the water. "Still, it's an impressive AI to learn this quickly."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:48 PM
Deimora nodded, "Alice, would you like me to replicate a bathing suit? I know you're unbothered but at least it'll be a little more comfortable, less cumbersome."
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:53 PM
"If it's less cumbersome, then it'd be logical to replicate me one. So yes please!" She stopped midway through a lap of the pool to look at Dei
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:53 PM
"Of course, any color?"
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 05:54 PM
"None in particular." She thought for a second. "Surprise me?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 05:58 PM
"Alright, purple it is," Deimora grinned, replicating a purple one piece. "How does this one look?" She tossed it over.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 06:04 PM
The swimsuit landed in the water and Alice picked it up. "Wow, you did surprise me!" She got out and went behind a rock to get changed.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 06:15 PM
After about a minute she walked out again and did a small twirl. "How does it look?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 06:15 PM
"Beautiful! Purple is definitely your color!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 06:16 PM
"You look very nice." She smiled.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 06:17 PM
"You look great!" Deimora nodded enthusiastically, "Very thematically appropritate."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 06:23 PM
"Should we try a few games to help Alice and Lithop learn to swim a bit better?"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 06:26 PM
Tal was sitting on the edge of the pool, feet in the water and a drink in hand. Diet, of course.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 06:26 PM
"That sounds wonderful Sara!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 06:28 PM
"Any suggestions?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 06:28 PM
"Marco Polo?"
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 06:28 PM
"Water polo?" (edited)
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 06:28 PM
"I love Marco Polo!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 06:29 PM
Maggie laughed as she sat up on a rock, overlooking the rest with a smile. “I’ll stay outta it!”
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 06:29 PM
He grinned. "Let's do some Marco Polo then."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 06:30 PM
"I'm ready! Do we draw straws to see who's Marco?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 06:32 PM
"I can be the ref. I don't mind."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 06:33 PM
"Cool! lets do this."
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 06:37 PM
"Marco Polo?"
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 06:55 PM
"Someone is Marco and everyone else is Polo. Marco calls out their name and the Polos have to answer. The goal is that Marco has to tag the other plays by using only hearing alone. Their eyes stay closed the entire time. That probably makes no sense, anyone else have a better explanation?" Eleanor looked around for anybody to add additional information.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 06:56 PM
"You also can't like, get out of the pool or dive underwater to evade the Marco's hearing."
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:00 PM
"Ok... Like this?" She rolled her eyes into the back of her head, leaving nothing but the whites.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:01 PM
"Oh, no Alice." She cringed a bit "Not like that."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 07:01 PM
"Oh." That was scary. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 07:02 PM
"No, blinking, as in closing your eyes. Using your eyelids."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:04 PM
"Like this," She dementated.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:04 PM
"Oh! Like this?" Her eyes rolled upwards into place, having done a full 360 degree spin. And she closed her eyes for a couple of seconds.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 07:05 PM
"Yes." Deimora nodded.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:06 PM
"Nice!" She closed her eyes and walked towards the pool, falling in.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:08 PM
"Ok, we might have to contact Aaron about a few things." She said hopping into the pool after Alice.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 07:09 PM
"Maybe a little patch note," She laughed, sitting on the edge.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 07:09 PM
Eleanor was laughing hysterically, oh goodness.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:10 PM
Alice resurfaced, her eyes open this time. "Maybe I should've gotten into the pool first."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:16 PM
"Yeah probably." she laughed. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 07:28 PM
"It'll be alright! You're doing your best And that's genuinely all we can expect from just flesh and blood people! The fact you're working to improve is phenomenal, Alice!"
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:29 PM
"You really think so?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:32 PM
"You've really made progress since we met." Lithop smiled and held a thumbs up.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:34 PM
"Which is weird, seeing as I still have no idea where I want to go."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 07:35 PM
"Well, you're only a few days old? You have practically forever to figure out what you'd like to do. There's really no need to rush it. " (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 07:36 PM
"Yeah, you don't have to know right now." Deimora smiled warmly. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:37 PM
"You have plenty of time to figure that out? It takes a lot of time to figure out when you want to do. Besides, you're an android you could probably switch careers a thousand times." She reassured her. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 07:40 PM
"Though, your dad is an engineer, maybe you could look to see if you have any similar interests as him? I find it helps to make friends in different fields to assist in learning new things!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 07:42 PM
"Now, if you count us at some point, you have at least one in each!" Deimora giggled.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:42 PM
"I'll be working with your dad in the lab some days too, so you can learn about what's involved in my job." She added.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 07:43 PM
"Oh, you're all definitely my friends." And Alice smiled. A genuine, human-like smile.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 07:44 PM
Deimora's heart practically melted "You're too kind kid."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 07:46 PM
Someone call a doctor because Lithop's heart has melted. "You're my friend too."
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Commander T'Svai 23-Sep-20 07:59 PM
T'Svai thought for a few moments. "The duties of the Operations division are highly varied, ranging from engineering-like tasks to maintenance to communications and inventory. If you are eager to determine what your interests are, a tour could be arranged." She offered, and not just because Operations wasn't the most social of departments these days.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 07:59 PM
Just a full on heart attack of feelings today, huh? First she's told she's needed, and now she's a dear friend? Oof. Big oof. But a good one. She held a hand over her heart and papped her chest. "Thank you, Alice-"
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 08:26 PM
"Well, are going to play or not? I'll go first!" She started to roll her eyes back but stopped herself, rolled them back down and closed her eyes.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 08:33 PM
Sara dropped off the side of the pool and lurked near the rocks, waiting.
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 09:20 PM
He smiled and layed down behind some rocks, basically chilling. He wasn't in a rush, so he took his time.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 09:21 PM
"I'll let you know when everyone is ready!" Eleanor started to swim out to a spot.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 09:22 PM
Deimora simply watched, she wanted to see the chaos unfold and being the referee was the best way.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 09:30 PM
Maggie smiled as she sat from her high rock, legs dangling off the side. “Go go go!”
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 09:33 PM
Remembering the rules she was taught, she shouted. “Marco!”
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 09:34 PM
He smiled a bit a replied a bit quieter. "Polo."
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 09:34 PM
Eleanor splashed a little to make some noise, "Polo!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 09:38 PM
Maggie laughed as she watched, placing her hand on her thigh with a smirk as she watched them play.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 09:38 PM
Alice lunged towards the splashing, the time between the noise reaching her and the water droplets hitting her made Alice determine that Eleanor was the closest at that time.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 09:40 PM
As Alice approached Eleanor swam backward just out of her reach, then treaded water quietly hoping that Alice would try to find Michael.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 09:42 PM
Alice quickly pushed off the nearest wall (still with her eyes closed) and darted towards Michael.
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 09:45 PM
He saw her coming towards her and got up and jumped in the pool with an elegant dive, barely a splash to be noticed. Probably a lucky dive. Anyhow, he kept below the surface and slowly but surely made his way to the other side of the pool.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 09:49 PM
It was clear that trying to find them was hopeless, so she called again. “Marco!“
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 09:50 PM
"Polo, polo!" Eleanor called out, not too far from the Android.
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 09:50 PM
He breached quietly. "Polo~." Back down he went.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 09:54 PM
Alice went under the water, knowing full well where Eleanor was. She swam as fast as she could underwater towards El.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 09:55 PM
Eleanor stifled a surprised gasp, for not knowing how to swim a few minutes ago, Alice learned fast! Eleanor kicked as quickly as she could, toward the edge of the pool.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 09:59 PM
Alice detected the distortions in the water and changed course to match.
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 10:00 PM
He slowly raised up from the other side of the pool, seeing Alice dart like a torpedo.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 10:00 PM
Lithop scooched away. Alice was good at the game, probably some Android thing.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 10:01 PM
"Eep!" Eleanor noticed that Alice was on to her, and tried one last desperate swim to the other side of the pool.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 10:01 PM
Sara slowly slid away from the rocks, heading towards the shallow end where she could touch the ground with her feet and move quicker.
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Alice BOT 23-Sep-20 10:03 PM
...To no avail, Alice gently touched El’s ankle before resurfacing and opening her eyes. “Got you!”
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StoneBlasterM 23-Sep-20 10:05 PM
He slowly went back under and stayed at the bottom of the pool.
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 10:06 PM
"Well shoot," Eleanor said in a mock Southern accent before laughing gleefully. "We'll have to have a rematch once you’re done!" She swam back to the edge so that way Alice wouldn’t confuse her for Michael.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Sep-20 10:09 PM
Newt had been sitting on the edge of the pool for a while now and still was, since his player wasn't there. If he was actually sleeping or had just closed his eyes to relax was a mystery though.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 10:20 PM
Lithop stayed away from Alice, trying not to be caught.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 10:59 PM
With the game now over, Sara swam back over to the edge of the pool and hopped out, sitting on the ledge with her feet submerged.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:08 PM
Oskar hadn't really left yet. He sat up on the ledge of the pool at the end, after having swam a bit more. This was good. The regular pool they had was always too cold and he never had time to enjoy it. So there he sat, eyes closed and content for a moment.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 11:15 PM
Ga'HaTz got up and stretched, unconsiously showing off their impressive physique. They looked around before deciding to join the others in the "hot tub." He had never been in one before, but he had been in a hot spring before on his homeworld and was eager to see the differences.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:18 PM
Elbowing Oskar lightly in the side, she thumbed over to the Klingon that'd just stretched and moved over to the hot tub. Giving the German a smile as she looked back and forth between him and the Klingon, she waggled her eyebrows impressively fast. Seems attempted hookup hours weren't quite over yet.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 11:18 PM
Maggie waved at Sara from her spot on the rocks, yawning as she walked off her rocks and started to dry off lightly with a towel. “All right, I better go get working.”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 11:23 PM
He walked over to an empty spot. Not wanting to be rude, he asked, "May I join you guys?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:25 PM
"Sure!~ Why don't you sit next to muscles here, sure you two have a lot in common already!" She gestured quickly to Oskar.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Sep-20 11:26 PM
Lithop went over to a hotter pool and lounged in it.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 11:26 PM
Maggie had sneaked off to a hidden corner of the room and hid behind a work. Before getting in full uniform, cracking her neck slightly. “All right! I’ll be off then, it was fun gang.”
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Finley Harrison 23-Sep-20 11:28 PM
"Farewell Maggie!" Eleanor waved.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:29 PM
"Bye Maggie! I'll send you the pictures I took!"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 11:32 PM
Ga'HaTz grinned and sat down, groaning when their legs sank into the water. "Sweet pickled Kahless, this water feels amazing!!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:33 PM
"Khil did an amazing job programming all of this! Though he said he'd never really been swimming before, so I guess it'd make sense for the place to be a paradise straight out of a holonovel!"
"Leave it to an engineer, I suppose~"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:35 PM
Oskar looked at Sara, then at Ga'HaTz when they came over. He nodded at Sara's comment. "It is impressive, I must admit. Even the simulation I have of home isn't as uh...what's the word...immersive?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:36 PM
"Does your home have sections of the world like this, Oskar?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 11:37 PM
They jolted upright when they realized they had forgotten to introduce themselves. They scowled at the water briefly, thinking the water must have magical properties. "I for got introduce myself!! I am Ensign Ga'HaTz son of Lap’oS!" (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:39 PM
"Oh. I'm Oskar König. A pleasure to meet you." He bowed a little from his sitting position before looking back into the water, then to Sara. "Saladin II has natural hot springs. It's quite nice after a long hike, but with a little homemade spiced rum? Forget about it." He smiled as he remembered home.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:42 PM
"Hallo! I'm Lieutenant Sara Bjørge of Norway!" She responded back as similarly as she could, giving the Klingon a bright smile. "How long have you been on the ship, I haven't seen much of you." Turning to Oskar, she nodded as well, though her look was a bit more confused. "Alcohol always makes me feel really hot, how do you stand it with a hot spring in addition?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Sep-20 11:43 PM
Maggie waved to the others as she walked out. “Byeeee guys! Love you all!”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 23-Sep-20 11:43 PM
"By Maggie!!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:44 PM
"The spiced rum they make back home is very smooth. The burn doesn't last all but a minute. But after the burn subsides in the spring it feels great. It relaxes your muscles, and with the spring it warms you up. It's a great way to destress and get rid of knots and such. The water and alcohol make you feel almost nothing."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:46 PM
"Just.. ask your friend for a massage? Thats what Maggie and I did back when we were roomies. Lord she'd just wrench her elbow into my shoulder and I swear I could hear muscles popping. "
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 11:47 PM
"That sounds painful."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:47 PM
"It was delicious."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:48 PM
"1. You and I both know I don't have many friends. 2. I don't even have a friend that I would ask a massage from. I just use the hot spring and it works fine for me."
"Or at least one I feel comfortable asking that from."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:50 PM
"I mean.. I guess if that's how you feel about it. I guess not everyone is super comfortable with other people touching them. Which- I don't understand? But will definitely respect. Oh! There's also massueses on the holodeck! Could try that sometime?"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 11:52 PM
"I'm sure sickbay has something for your muscles."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:52 PM
"Well, I don't mind people I trust touching me. But I always felt that massages were more of an...intimate activity. Saved for mostly people who were in a relationship."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:56 PM
".. I guess. It's just relief- nothing really sexual behind it. But different people, different thoughts. But back to the hot springs- did you know that almost every planet has a variation of a hot spring? Even Andoria!"
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Anglachel 23-Sep-20 11:57 PM
"Where on Andoria is it above freezing?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 23-Sep-20 11:58 PM
"Underground, mostly. You'd be surprised. There are some geothermal vents under the ice that melt it and creates vapor which heats the air and ice. At least that's what I've heard."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Sep-20 11:58 PM
They listened to the back and forth of Sara and Oskar, allowing the hot water to surround them.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Sep-20 11:59 PM
"I did say a variation. Their "hot springs" are a very balmy thirty degrees."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 24-Sep-20 12:00 AM
"Yeah. Andorians think that below zero is a warm day. No thank you to the ice planets, I've had enough of those for a lifetime."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:01 AM
Amanda had woken up from her longer than she wanted nap and stretched. Seeing the gathering back at the hot tub, she walked over and sat on the edge, still a bit sleepy. "What did I miss?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:02 AM
"I can actually attest to that. My best friend Covel is Aenar and one time we went and jumped in a lake. I jumped back out because it was freezing, but he jumped out saying it was too hot!!" They huffed a laugh at the memory.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 12:02 AM
"Hallo Amanda! We were chatting about hot spring variations on other planets!"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:03 AM
They turned to Amanda. "Greetings commander!!"
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 12:03 AM
"Andoria is an evil place."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 12:03 AM
Sara looked to HatZ And smiled, a quick huff of laughter on her breath. "Oh no! You poor things! Was there a goldilocks section where you could both swim?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:03 AM
"Oh hot springs are lovely. I've been to some in Iceland and Japan and they're like my favorite thing when I'm sore."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 24-Sep-20 12:06 AM
"Saladin II has amazing springs in the Northern hemisphere, close to the city of the Sahen."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 12:07 AM
"Did you do the traditional iceland sauna and hot spring, Amanda?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:07 AM
Ga'HaTz was puzzled for about 30 seconds before they remember the Terran legend of a young girl and some bears. They laughed loud, their right hand coming to clutch the left side of their chest in true Chris evans fashion
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:17 AM
"I did yes. I did a bit of traveling after being freed before going back to Starfleet full time. Wanted to see as much of earth as I could."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 12:23 AM
"That's a noble cause! Did you have any favorites?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:24 AM
Amanda thought for a moment. "I went to Israel for a few weeks, my family is from there. I went into the middle of the desert there and climbed this giant sand dune, nothing around me for miles. I sat there and watched the sun set and it was so... Quiet. No noise, no lights. It was probably the most peaceful I have ever been. "
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 12:26 AM
"That sounds intensely beautiful. Have you thought of ever replicating it on the holodeck for meditation?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:28 AM
"I... Huh you know I haven't? I love the idea! I can probably even get the specs from the database so it's accurate to temperature and humidity."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 12:31 AM
"That sounds beautiful." Deimora grinned calmly. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:34 AM
"Ooh maybe we can do a meditation class! Sometimes it's more enjoyable in a group."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 12:34 AM
"Get some cathartic screaming in there?" She joked.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:35 AM
"On Qo'noS there was a spot a short distance from my grandmother's place. It was a cliff edge and I loved to feel the wind whip around me." That was his place of peace 😌
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 12:36 AM
"That sounds absolutely beautiful Ga'HaTz." Her Klingon pronounciation was near perfect, rather, native.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:38 AM
"I would love to visit Qo'nos sometime. I feel like I wouldn't be bothered much with my... Assets."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:39 AM
"You know what? I am feeling very relaxed right now and I feel words starting to tumble out of my face. Do you know why I sometimes go by they and them? Because unlike other male klingons, I cannot grow a beard. It makes me very sad sometimes," they slurred out.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 12:39 AM
"Aww, I'm sorry." Deimora nodded solemnly.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:40 AM
"You shouldn't feel sad. Your looks don't matter and I think you look great without a beard. You're a strong klingon warrior with or without a beard right? Something something kahless and honor."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 24-Sep-20 12:41 AM
"I didn't have a beard when I wrote the Hornet or Sentinel program. Still managed to work myself some honor."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 12:44 AM
"You look fantastic! But ultimately the gender you assign yourself is the most important one, not what other people think."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:45 AM
They melted further into the water, their face 🥴.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:47 AM
Amanda narrowed her eyes and decided to cheer Hatz up by a classic klingon method of challenge. "As big and strong as you are, doubt you could beat me though. You could try, but I dunno..."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 12:55 AM
They narrowed their eyes playfully at Amanda and shot out of the water, subconsciously flexing their muscles. "I will challenge you. Later, when I am done relaxing." Slowly they sank back into the water, a playful grin on their face.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 12:57 AM
Amanda smirked back her own muscles clenching just a little. "Done and done."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:10 AM
"So, what does everyone have planned after this?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:15 AM
"I dunno, a nap, dry my hair, it'll take ages and so much product I swear, but it was well worth it." She laughed.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 01:16 AM
They swished slightly in the water before answering. "Well, I was thinking about sending L'Kuvak a letter. They had to do some training off-ship."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:16 AM
"Retire. Save up on Deep Space Nine. Get a restaurant. Maybe a cat."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 01:17 AM
"I'll probably go back to my quarters and feed Tony, then eat something."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:17 AM
"Well- I meant more like tonight but I'm glad to be kept involved in the long term."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:18 AM
"Feed Jeremy, try to talk to you at some point about bridge training, see if i can be useful to this ship resident genius dad."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:19 AM
"I think I'm going to light some candles, actually cook like a real dinner, and eat in bed and watch this soap opera my mom sent me."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:19 AM
He laughed at his own joke for a second. "Yeah I'll probably head to the messhall. Haven't eaten since Luna."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:19 AM
"Oh my god dinner I forgot!" Deimora's mouth fell open.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:19 AM
"Aw? Wanna just come over and have dinner with me, guys?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:20 AM
"Oh dinner! I remember to feed Jeremy but not myself."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:20 AM
"And interrupt your soap opera?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:20 AM
"Yeah, what Tal said." She pointed.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:21 AM
"Yeah I'll probably just replicate a snack."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:22 AM
"Well gosh fine, eat your replicated swill then!" She chuckled, dismissing both of them away with a wave of her hand as a joke.
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:22 AM
"Swill?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:22 AM
"Who said I was replicating?" Deimora smirked.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:23 AM
"I'm used to it."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:24 AM
'Yes Tal, Swill. I have a kitchen and I'm spoiled now. I can't be bothered to eat replicated food now that I had the ability to not."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:24 AM
"Kitchen? Like a full kitchen?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:26 AM
"Well.. full enough. It's far better than anything the shared rooms had. I got a little hot plate, a small countertop oven, some accessories, some cooking utensils, some pots, some pans, a fry pan, you know. Essentials."
"For a while there I was cooking quite a bit."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:26 AM
"I changed my mind. Soap operas can wait."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:26 AM
"Could I, like, use your kitchen every once in a while? I have my own ingredients." She assured.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Sep-20 01:28 AM
The doors slid open again then, revealing Dune standing in the doorway. He seemed to have one hoof through the portal that led to the party inside.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:30 AM
"Hey dune!" She waved.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:30 AM
"Command-Dune," Deimora corrected off duty.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:31 AM
"Yes of course, Dei!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:31 AM
"Thank you Sara," She smiled earnestly, "As payment I'll set aside a tupper for you."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Sep-20 01:34 AM
"A tupper of...?" He questioned, stepping a little bit further into the holodeck, doors slidimg shut behind him. He had no intention of joining them, however, not for now.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:35 AM
"I mean I guess I could come, if I'm not intruding." She shrugged, she really couldn't cook to save her life, so she's have nothing to give her back as a thanks.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:40 AM
"Just let me know in advance Dei, yeah?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:41 AM
"Of course."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:41 AM
"Wait- what do you mean the soap operas can wait?"
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:41 AM
"I need to see the kitchen."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:42 AM
"Oh! Then yeah sure, just come by after the pool party and I'll give you the tour."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:42 AM
"Who says we can't watch soap operas together?" She joked.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Sep-20 01:42 AM
"Soap operas? Kitchen? Are you all planning on staying over at someone's quarters?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:44 AM
"Well, not staying. Just visiting. We were talking about what we were gonna do after this and I said I was gonna cook dinner in the little kitchenette that I have in my quarters- and I think Tal only wants to see so he can sweet talk me into giving him half my kitchen."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:45 AM
"I mean, you can't use the whole thing..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:46 AM
"Yes I can! I have been too!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 24-Sep-20 01:47 AM
"I don't have anything to do after this. Might go back to my quarters and get some dinner. Sounds like you'll have a party though, Sara."
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:47 AM
"Uh huh. Well I'm sure a culinary Master such as yourself can do without all of it. You won't even notice the stuffs gone."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Sep-20 01:49 AM
He could not help but chuckle as he simply stood by, watching them converse.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:52 AM
"Do I need to uninvite you, Tal?"
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:52 AM
"Please no."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:53 AM
"Then be a good boy. Also Oskar, you're free to come too? Like, no pressure but it seems like a few people are coming."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:55 AM
“So what soaps do you watch Sara?” She asked resting her hands and chin on the edge of the pool, kicking her legs. “My great grandma was really in this really old 21st century show called Grey’s Anatomy.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 24-Sep-20 01:55 AM
"Are you sure? I wouldn't want to impose, you know." He said, scratching the back of his neck.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 01:56 AM
"My dads were super into Schitt's Creek for a while."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 01:56 AM
[D] Ga'HaTz fell asleep floating in the water
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:57 AM
"I'm not actually sure what it is, my mom sent it to me. She said I'd like it though, there's a really cute doctor with pointy ears but she didn't define what species he was."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:57 AM
“Hmm? We’ll have to watch that one sometime. Do you know when it came out?”
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 01:58 AM
"It sounds like a rather specific species." He smirked.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 01:58 AM
"There's several species with pointy ears, Tal~"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 01:58 AM
"I think I might head to my room. I'm getting wrinkly from all the water and I'd like to change and eat before my shift. It was a lot of fun and I hope we can do something like this again soon." Amanda rose from the hot tub and went to grab a towel.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 01:59 AM
“Not to mention the old earth fascination with elves.” She pointed out..
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 02:00 AM
"Elves? Those are the short ones with the jingle outfits right?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Sep-20 02:01 AM
He declined to comment on Sara's inclination - to each their own after all - and kept an eye on Hatz. Hopefully they were sleeping and that was all. "To my knowledge elves of Terran legend don't always don fanciful or festive outfits..."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 02:02 AM
“They were also tall fantasy characters with pointy ears, ver graceful, likes hundreds of years too.”
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 02:03 AM
"I knew I missed that!" Deimora nodded.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 02:13 AM
"Ah, bye Amanda! See you later?"
"But yeah, pretty similar but- ultimately not quuiitte the same. Also? I think I'm gonna take Amanda's lead and I'm going to head back to my room too. See you guys later, yeah?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 02:21 AM
"Yeah! See ya Sara!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 24-Sep-20 02:25 AM
Getting out of the pool, she took a nearby towel and dried off, squeezing the extra water out of her hair before wrapping the towel around herself and slipping her flip flops on. "This was so fun! Let's hope Khil does this again! Byyye~" (edited)
Out the door she went.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Sep-20 02:57 AM
"I'm going to my quarters too, feed Jeremy, replicate some type of snack, head to bed, hope that nightmare doesn't spontaneously comeback after a few days of not having it." She waved and left the room, wrapped in a big fluffy towel.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 02:59 AM
"Sleep well Lithop!" Deimora waved.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 24-Sep-20 03:00 AM
Anda waved the the group. "Bye everyone!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Sep-20 03:01 AM
It was at about that time that he decided to simply step out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Sep-20 03:07 AM
They woke up, feeling warm, gross, and wrinkly. They decided it was time to go.
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Anglachel 24-Sep-20 03:17 AM
Well everyone else was leaving. And he was hungry.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 24-Sep-20 03:21 AM
Deimora left to go to mess.
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Finley Harrison 24-Sep-20 03:25 AM
After a few more minutes of relaxation, Eleanor climbed out and dried herself off. Once she was finished she made her way back out to her quarters.
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Commander T'Svai 24-Sep-20 03:48 AM
T'Svai left too, expression thoughtful.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 03:17 PM
Nikola decided to stay there, just sitting at the border of the pool and humming to herself.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 04:26 PM
He got up and walked towards her with a smile. "Sticking around too?" He sat down next to her.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 04:30 PM
She turned around and smiled, propping herself up by placing her hands behind herself. "Da! Ze same to you?"
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 04:32 PM
He nodded. "Yep! Guess we keeping eachother company." He grinned and extended his hand. "I'm Ensign Michael Everglast by the way." He smiled.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 04:39 PM
Nikola grinned and sat up properly, shaking his hand enthusiastically. "Ensign Nikola Powell, glad to meet you!"
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 04:40 PM
He smiled. "The feeling is likewise." He grinned and layed back. "So, Nikola. Where are you from?" He smiled a bit.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 04:47 PM
"Fairbanks, Alaska. I grew up in ze Russian community." She shrugged a little, a goofy grin on her pale face.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 04:50 PM
He smiled. "I was on the opposite side. I lived in Rotterdam before getting assigned, nice harbor city in Holland." He grinned.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 04:53 PM
"Ohohoho, sweet!! Zat's pretty nice." Nikola took her goggles off, the red marks left behind blatantly clear.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 04:55 PM
He chuckled. "The goggles are still there in spirit it seems." He grinned. "And yea, it was pretty nice out there." He smiled thinking back.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 05:23 PM
"Oh, definitely-" She blushed a little in embarrassment and chuckled. "I can imagine..."
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 05:26 PM
He chuckled a bit and slid back in the pool. "Ya'know, it's great to take a swim once in a while. Last time was a few years back for me." He smiled and floated on his back.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 06:38 PM
"Ze last time i got a swim wasn't even by me, I fell into a frozen lake and nearly drowned." Nikola shrugged like if drowning was something merely even trivial to her, then got back into the pool and floated on her back too.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 06:40 PM
He got upright and looked at her, raising an eyebrow. "Well, that's a story you should tell me more about."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 07:08 PM
"To give you a bit of a background... I grew up in a very dangerous part of Alaska. Black ice everywhere, gangs surrounding you from every part of town, etc. This one time, i got into trouble with one of zhe most powerful gangs for offending zhe leader DIRECTLY, so.... well, I ran zhe fuck away from zhere." Nikola giggled proudly. "While i was running, zhe other guys went after me and i ended up slipping on black ice, so zhere's a 17 year old just sliding across zhe street and ozher guys just running after me, with ozhers slipping too. Now, you see.... I was headed to zhe border of zhe bridge and i managed to hold onto zhe safety rails, but, due to my arms being basically noodles at zhe time, i couldn't hold onto it and fell down, hitting zhe ice below and making a HUGE hole. I remember my vision doubling, and me struggling to swim back to the hole. I was, quite literally, being dragged. But, due to years of Russian ballet, my legs were strong enough to propel me back to zhe hole, where i just crawled out of zhe water and ran towards my neighbor's house, zat was luckily quite close if i do say so myself. And TA-DA! Zhat's how i nearly died!" She made the jazz hands, a wide grin being slapped onto her face as pride grew in her chest.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 09:30 PM
He nodded. "That's something to say the least." He climed out of the pool again. "I don't know what I should say, you did nearly die..." He sighed. "But I guess you're ok now." He shrugged and there was a slight smile on his face.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 10:03 PM
"It wasn't even zhe worst zhing zat has happened to me, but yeah! Zhat's it!" She replied, still floating around.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 10:05 PM
He dangled his legs inside the water. "Well, the closest thing I can compare to that sad story is that of the loss of my sister." There was a lesser smile on his face, a sign of grief and regret.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 10:08 PM
"....Oh.." Her smile faded away, and so did her pride as she stopped floating around. "I.... I am sorry for your loss."
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 10:11 PM
He nodded. "Thanks." He stayed silent as he looked down at his feet in the water.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 10:12 PM
"...Hey, if it makes you feel better, I don't have parents. Never had 'em." Nikola stopped swimming and got back to the border of the pool.
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 10:14 PM
He nodded. "I'm sorry for your loss." There was still a sad smile on his face, his feet still dangling. "It just happened so quick, even spoke to her that same day..." He looked to the side and sighed.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 10:16 PM
"I can't tell you zhat I know how it feels like, but..." She sighed and sat up on the border of the pool, crossing her arms. "I'm really sorry."
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StoneBlasterM 24-Sep-20 10:17 PM
He nodded. "I appreciate it, but there was nothing you or I could've done. What happened happened, and we can't change the past..." He pulled a leg to his chest and held it in place, laying his chin ontop of it.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 24-Sep-20 11:43 PM
Oop. Just because the user was hecking nerfed, Nikola got her things and dried herself up, walking back to her quarters.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 05:58 AM
[D] Holodeck one had been perfectly designed to make a large kitchen area akin to some you would probably see in a cooking show. Large stoves, ovens, and other baking appliances were around shelves and marble counters. Toward the back was a large pantry with general baking supplies and ingredients. Krurin stood leaning against a counter, waiting for S'Tera to arrive. She had invited her over to continue an idea the two had to cook up some spicy noodles. It had been awhile, but Krurin could really use the company. And who could pass up something spicy?
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:00 AM
[D] S'Tera entered the holodeck not too long after Krurin, and grinned excitedly upon seeing the other Caitian. "Hiya Krurin!" She said in Caitian, before switching back to Standard English. "Nice kitchen program! Ready to make some spicy noodles?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:02 AM
Krurin nodded with a grin, "absolutely. Sure has been awhile, and I’m sorry that we never got to get some fresh ingredients. Hazards of being in Starfleet I guess." She walked over to a nearby sink and began to wash her hand-paws. "How have you been lately, it’s been awhile since we’ve talked." (edited)
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:04 AM
"I'm great, thanks for asking! It's been a while since we last seen each other indeed. How about you, Krurin?" She followed the Lieutenant's example and washed her paws as well.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:07 AM
"Well," Krurin flicked her paws into the sink before walking over to a towel and drying them to the best of her ability. "There's a new ACSO, and we have mixed feelings about each other. Different views of the way to run a ship, I guess."
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:10 AM
"New ACSO? Huh. This ship goes through personnel changes real frequent, I swear. What's they like? D'you mind telling me about them?" Satisfied with her now-clean paws, S'Tera flicked her paws into the sink as well, to get rid of the water logged in her fur.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:14 AM
"Sure does, some of the fastest transfers I’ve ever seen." She looked up to the sky for a second, wondering what words would be acceptable to describe the rather... Interesting personality Krurin could gather from her interactions with Nazral. "She’s uh, she's pretty strict. I don’t think she knows how to relax to a semi-formal atmosphere. To be honest I didn’t mean to offend her— at first anyway! I mean- I think we just started off on the wrong foot. I think she’s got some getting used to, to do."
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:18 AM
"Huh. Strict person, an assistant head." She mused as she dried up her paws. "I don't think I've met this person yet. I'm sure you'll be able to get on with her sooner or later though, Krurin!" S'Tera smiled, then turned to the kitchen table. "Sooo, how do we do this... I think the computer can display the recipe holographically, right?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:22 AM
Krurin grumbled for a second before giving a small chuff. Her attention then focused back to the cooking. "That'd be correct, and it should even locate the spots of all the ingredients too. I could have programmed it to automatically replicate them, but I wanted the experience to be more engaging. I hope that won’t bother you," she put her golden gaze on S'Tera with a toothy smirk.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:25 AM
"Ooh, I love finding 'treasures', haha! Totally not a bother at all - I love this!" S'Tera glanced around the room as she replied, then rested her gaze on Krurin, excited grin firmly on her snout. "Computer, display file 'Spicy_Noodles_Recipe' above the kitchen island, please." (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:28 AM
[D] The recipe displayed vibrantly over the kitchen island, the ingredients listed in order of use from top to bottom. Measurements included of course. "Fantastic, do you want to get the first half of them and I can get the second?"
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:30 AM
"Sure! I get the first 6, you get the other 6 ingredients?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:33 AM
"Yup! I’ll be getting on that then," Krurin immediately found some measuring tools and placed them on the counter. She then went into the pantry and gathered the dry ingredients that she had been tasked with.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:35 AM
"Hmm, okay... Fresh ramen noodles..." She mumbled as she went around the 'kitchen' and opened cupboards. "Ahah, garlic! One down, 5 to go~" With that she continued on searching for the next items on her list, placing them on the counter for measurements later.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:40 AM
"Annnnd scallions," Krurin stated after grabbing fresh scallions from the refrigeration unit. She placed them on the counter and gave a satisfied nod. She then turned and watched S'Tera collect the other ingredients.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:42 AM
After a while (5 minutes? Or was it 3?), S'Tera placed the 6th item on her list on the counter, and gathered her stuff into a pile. "Aaand, done!"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:46 AM
"Alright, let's see here." She squinted as she read the measurements of each ingredient. "Shall we measure out the ingredients we found?"
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:48 AM
"I, think we shall. 12 ounces of fresh ramen noodles..." The Caitian picked up the scale and started measuring ingredients.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:50 AM
"Mmm sauce," Krurin licked her nose and proceeded to measure out the ingredients into a bowl.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 06:54 AM
"Saaaaauuuuceeeeee~" S'Tera stretched the vowels out as she repeated the word. And a few mins later, the blonde had all her share of measured ingredients ready in bowls. "Hey Krurin, need the scale?" She asked. (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 06:55 AM
"Nope, I think I’m all good." She took a step back and double checked to see if it was all there. Satisfied she purred softly. "Good, good..."
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 07:00 AM
"Mmm." S'Tera turned to put the unneccesary stuff away, then read the first instruction aloud. "Um, fill a large pot with salted water and boil it."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 07:21 AM
"Salted water?" Krurin twitched her tail with a bit of surprise. "Why would it need to be salted?"
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 07:24 AM
"Eh, I guess so that the noodles we will put in later will have some taste instead of being bland? But we'll add the spicy sauce later anyway..." She shrugged, then went to put the salt into the water in the pot. (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 07:28 AM
"Now we have to wait for it to boil!" She watched S'Tera with a smile.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 07:40 AM
"Yeah. I suppose we could do something in the meantime. Step 2 maybe?" She took out a skillet, put it on the counter, and read aloud the next instruction. "Saute the garlic in the oil, stir in the chili paste and tomato paste for a few seconds, then add the water, soy, honey, vinegar and sesame oil, bring to a boil and reduce by half." She paused for a second, then added, "Weh, that's a long one." (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 07:44 AM
"Hmm, well I guess let’s just start with the garlic. Work from there?" She tossed the prepared garlic into the skillet.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 07:48 AM
"I guess. Stir the sauted garlic in chili and tomato paste." She grabbed the bowl and added said 2 pastes as she spoke.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 07:50 AM
Krurin stirred the two ingredients in, and quickly signaled with one paw for S'Tera to get the rest of the ingredients.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 07:53 AM
S'Tera grabbed the rest of the ingredients and passed it to Krurin.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 07:54 AM
Krurin continued to stir, before she began to let it sit in a boil. The aromas of the different spices began to fill the air. Any passerby’s in the hall (( @Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel )) could surely smell the delicious ingredients that were cooking away.
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 07:57 AM
She sniffed the air and let out a moan. "Mmmm, smells great!!" S'Tera skimmed over the next instruction and said, "Imma go rinse the noodles~"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 07:59 AM
"Go for it, it truly smells good."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 07-Oct-20 08:02 AM
It turned out that the smell could be perceived even from outside the holodeck - for Dune walked through the doors soon afterwards, possibly following his nose... and paused at the door. "Oh. Um. I apologize if I'm interrupting anything..."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 08:05 AM
Krurin whipped around to the door, she had never met the commander, but as far as she was concerned he was the only Kelpien on the ship. Why was he here, did they do something wrong? Perhaps he needed this space... "Commander, no need to apologize. How can we help you?"
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 08:07 AM
She turned around as well, and sent a wave to the Commander, leaving the 2 to talk. Since Krurin asked the Commander first, anyway.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 07-Oct-20 08:09 AM
"Nothing at all, lieutenant. I merely smelled something delicious coming from here and thought I'd have a look." He paused at the door then. "I can leave the two of you be if you like."
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 08:10 AM
"Ah, you're welcome to join us, sir! Right, Krurin?" She quickly replied with a smile. (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 08:11 AM
"Of course, and I’m sure there will be some to spare once it’s done. You’re welcome to dine with us as well, though it will be spicy." She chuckled softly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 07-Oct-20 08:14 AM
"I wouldn't mind at all. As a matter of fact I do not mind helping with preparation - I haven't made my own dinner in... weeks... now." Lack of time, mostly, and admittedly mood - and in some tiny part ingredients. (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 07-Oct-20 08:18 AM
"Well..." She looked at the pots of boiling noodles and spices. "I think only the last step is left, I'd feel impolite if I didn’t ask if you’d like to complete the last step."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 07-Oct-20 08:26 AM
"I wouldn't mind, actually."
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SpaceCat 07-Oct-20 08:29 AM
She finished rinsing the noodles and grinned, "Well, it's just mixing the noodle and the sauce, and cook the thing up. Here's the noodle!" She put the bowl of noodle down, "and Krurin has the sauce."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 07-Oct-20 01:31 PM
"Don't mind if I do."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 08-Oct-20 09:17 AM
[D]THe group had dispersed sometime earlier.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 03:33 PM
Inside the holodeck, he simply stood in the middle of the sceneless room. What kind of scenery would've befitted the news he was to deliver? Meadows? The gloom of a swamp? A graveyard? Everything seemed so inappropriate. Why did things need to be so difficult...?
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 09-Oct-20 03:34 PM
Amanda walked into the holodeck and approached Dune. She stopped a few feet away and crossed her arms, choosing not to say anything yet.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 03:40 PM
Lithop walked in, she couldn’t describe how she was feeling to be honest. She hadn’t met Phenna yet, although she definitely planned to. She had a plan about what she would talk to Phenna about, her own fears of dying. But now it seemed wildly inappropriate. Tell a dying woman about your own fears of dying. She still needed to talk to Phenna, to know the woman who the crew spoke so highly of before it was her time. She stood in the holodeck off to the side, her arms crossed, a sour look on her face.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 09-Oct-20 03:44 PM
Oskar walked into the holodeck. Sceneless, almost fitting in a way. He stood a couple feet away from Commander Higgins, putting his hands behind his back. Quite a blunt way to break this kind of news. He could respect that, only to a certain extent. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 03:46 PM
Aaron walked in and went over to the group, hands in his pockets. His singular eye was on the verge of crying and he had a lump in his throat. He had only met Phenna a couple of times and each time he had left feeling happier then he did coming in. Not only that, but who else knew? Did Kennox know, so far away in Breen space? He stood next to Lithop and waited for Dunamis' response.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 03:49 PM
Four. Just four. But four was more than enough to make his throat close up. Where the hell would he even begin to start explaining away that which was at hand? For once the orator that he was had no speech, no words prepared for the moment. But then again, if it did, it'd have sounded fake. And one did not fake, did not sugarcoat death itself. The best way was to simply tell them. "Thank you all for coming. To the veracity of my statements over our ship's public communications chatroom... yes. It is true. Phenna Ephrix's days are numbered. She has an estimated three to four weeks of life left before the inevitable."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 03:53 PM
Lithop gasped, covering her mouth with her hand. She had expected Phenna to have two months at least. Give them enough time to say goodbye, give her enough time to know Phenna, to make a connection with her before she died. Three weeks, possibly less if things went down hill faster than expected. She started shaking slightly, tears falling from her eyes. He looked down at her feet, for something to look at, hand still clamped around her mouth.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 04:00 PM
That's what did it. A small tear moved it's way down Aaron's right cheek and dropped onto the holodeck floor. Four weeks. Four weeks. Aaron was on the verge of collapse, he felt a dizzy. He leaned against the holodeck wall. A month. That's all Phenna had.
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Finley Harrison 09-Oct-20 04:01 PM
[D] Eleanor had awoken to the notifications on her PADD, she was not in any way a close friend of Phenna, she had never met the lady, but she knew who it was and decided to come to the meeting to understand what was happening, and see if there was anything she could do to help. She stood by herself in the back of the room with a stolid frown. None of her was moving, as she took in the news that Dune was giving them.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 04:08 PM
He could see it in all their faces. Sorrow. Anguish. Perhaps anger - understandably so considering what he'd just done. No going back now. Whatever happened after this meeting, he'd deal with it. Even if it ripped his heartstrings to fibers to do so. "I am so sorry for breaking the news to you all in such an impersonal fashion at first. I could not see any other way to do so. I had promised her that I would not make any grandiose announcements of her death on shipwide communications. I believed that the ship's chat room was the alternative." *He wanted to simply melt, there and then. Who the hell delivers news of death over electronic means!?*
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 04:13 PM
"It's... It's alright Commmander, as long as people know." He sighed and slid down the wall so that he was sitting down, his legs close to his chest. 150 years of service was bound to take some kind of lasting toll on anyone, god or not.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 04:19 PM
Litho nodded. She didn’t like have found out that way, but given the circumstances, she couldn’t think of a better way. At this point he had removed her hand from her mouth, and was now gripping her arms. “Yeah... It’s ok commander.” She couldn’t believe this was happening, she knew from gossip that Phenna hadn’t been in the best of health, but she hadn’t imagined her dying. She was Q! Or at least half Q, which meant she was half mortal... Gods don’t die, Demigods do...
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Finley Harrison 09-Oct-20 04:32 PM
Eleanor didn’t say anything, she just sat quietly. Part of her wanted to crack a joke, anything to make the mood lighter. But often times when she cracked a joke, people took it as insensitivity. It probably never occurred to them that it was her only way of coping with any difficult situations. Even if she didn’t know Phenna, a loss was still a loss. Especially one in which they had all just risked everything to save her not so long ago. Was it worth it? She hoped it had been worth it, another voice in her head almost shouted at her. OF COURSE it was worth it, she was being tortured, if they hadn’t done anything her numbered days would have been painful. Eleanor bit her lip and looked around the room at all of the faces, Lithop's, Aaron's, Oskar's, Amanda's, and even Dune's. All of them looked so- so hurt. But as much as Eleanor tried she just couldn’t feel anything. It was if there was a giant wall blocking her from the things she so desperately wanted to feel. She wanted to feel sad, she wanted to be sad with her friends... Her family. She wanted to cheer them up, she wanted to make things better. But of course, things like this don’t get better. They just had to be accepted. And maybe she didn’t want to accept this? The fact that all of her friends would need to recover from such a great loss. Things would be different, people mourning, ignoring, crying, desperate. Just like her father, and how long would it stay that way? How long would she be alone again, alone with her numbness. The feeling to just keep going when no one else could...?
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 04:39 PM
Yes, things needed to be accepted. Especially things as hard hitting as this one. Death was never an easy topic to have, either on the lips or on the mind. "...which is why I asked that the crew visit her and spend time with her outside of scheduled appointments. She would love all of your company. I wanted to give her the best few last weeks of her life. That throughout her life and career, to have given such unquantifiable love to others, a small portion of that is now returned to her. I wanted her to feel loved, for all that she has done."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 04:50 PM
Yes, she thought. She would still go to her appointment, thank for for what she did on New Romulus, maybe even try to have the conversation about her fears. And then talk to her outside of the appointment, maybe not much though. No matter how much she wanted to get to know Phenna before she passed, she knew that there were others who were closer to her who deserved her time for than she did. She looked to Aaron, they needed to get the roomba finished, Phenna would enjoy it, it could be her companion when she wanted alone time but didn’t want to be alone. Lithop stood up straighter and took a deep shaky breath. She nodded to visually acknowledge what Dune said.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 05:05 PM
Aaron looked back at Lithop, his eye now just flowing with tears. He had to see her before she died. Four weeks. He didn't bother to get up, electing to just sit down. He didn't have the energy or intention to stand up again anyway. His head was filled with questions, so many questions it was hard to formulate them in his head let alone put them into words. So he opted to stay quiet, simply imitating Lithop's nod to Dunamis.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 09-Oct-20 05:11 PM
Amanda stood, still as stone, her arms crossed and her face neutral. She had had one interaction with Phenna, but it was a healing one to her. One that she would never forget in fact. She was initially excited that Phenna was on the ship. Maybe now they could connect more, maybe Amanda would be able to come to grips with her time as a Borg. But now...but now she had no time. 4 weeks for some was an eternity, but to someone like Phenna who had lived so long, it must feel like the blink of an eye. Amanda would not take up too much of that time. Just enough to give her some comfort and maybe get some back from the former admiral. Just enough to tell Phenna she cared and how much the woman had done for her. She cleared her throat and looked at Dune. This wasn't easy on him, delivering bad news never was. But he did what he thought was right and she couldn't fault him for it. "Thank you Dune. I know that all of us will do that, show her what she meant to us."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 05:23 PM
He looked over the group one more time. Tears were abound, all around them. Even if their eyes were not wet, he could see their sorrow. All of them were grieving, in their own special ways. All were united in their shock, their anguish, their pain.* "...I have no doubt you all will. *We all will..." He choked up then, taking several minutes to blink tears out of his eyes and compose himself again. "...that is all I wished to say. Once again I wish that I could have found a more suitable way to put the news to you all. That will be all. You all are welcome to stay if you like." Now was not the time to split them up, he judged. They needed to come together and find support - and from that they would grow.
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Finley Harrison 09-Oct-20 05:29 PM
Eleanor shifted on her feet uncomfortably, he has technically dismissed them but at this point she felt lost. She felt like she didn’t really have anywhere else to go. The whole ship felt like a box that was just getting smaller and smaller. Leaving the room wouldn’t make the problem disappear, and leaving the room wouldn’t be supportive in any manner. Undecided, she just stood there, shuffling her feet.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 09-Oct-20 05:51 PM
Amanda decided not to dally one moment longer and briskly walked out of the room. She couldn't stay, not at the moment.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 06:08 PM
Looking at the group, he felt that he could not leave them in this sort of emptiness. Perhaps a little change of scenery was in order. He had the computer create a simple forest glen - no flowers, just trees, grass and the sun filterinf through the canopy, simple but calming - and leaned against a tree, a single tear brimmimg in the corner of his eye. The day had been a rollercoaster for him, an emotional one... and the car had so far not stopped plunging. He hated that. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 06:11 PM
When the wall of the Holodeck disappeared, Aaron fell backwards into the grass. But he didn't protest or get up, he just... layed there, unmoving. He stared up at the patches of sky through the trees and listened to their rustle, closing his eyes.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 06:18 PM
Lithop flinched slightly as a tree appeared next to her. She reached out to touch the tree before sitting down and leaning on it. She pulled her real leg up and rested her chin on it. More deep breaths. She felt the artificial sun’s dappled light come through and smelled the clean forest air. It helped her take her mind off of everything, even just for a moment.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Oct-20 06:27 PM
Reaching up to his collar he removed his rank insignia and stuffed them into his pocket. Right in the here and now, they needed to process things as people. Never mind rank and position. The waterworks came fuller then, at the day's frustrations, sliding slowly down his cheek as he averted his face from their view. They couldn't afford to see him like this. Not at this moment. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 10:05 PM
She took yet another shaky breath before wiping her eyes. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be acting like this.” She upset with herself for her reaction to the situation. “I never even met her. I mean I’ve wanted to see her, and I set a meeting with her before, before I knew. But everyone says such nice things about her-“ She cut herself off, no, her grief wasn’t valid, not when she hadn’t even met the woman. “I’m sorry for my reaction.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 10:10 PM
From his place on the grass, he looked over at Lithop. "Shush, everyone's grief is valid, whether you know Phenna or not." He semi-smiled reassuringly, inside he was a mess of thoughts and questions. He shouldn't have had as many questions as he did. All swirling around his mind like a thick soup of uncertainty.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 10:41 PM
“Still...” She said with a sad smile that made her look more constipated than anything. “I should meet her before the grief sets in.” She leaned back against the tree, her grief wasn’t valid, but it would be once she add actually met Phenna, she hoped they could have a meeting soon. “How are you holding up?” She asked after a while, not really targeting the question to anyone in particular.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 11:02 PM
"I could be better." He said flatly. "It's weird, the biggest thing on my mind isn't actually to do with me." He shuffled over to the other side of the tree that Lithop was leaning on and sat down again, his back against the bark. "It's about Phenna's nephew, an old roommate of mine called Kennox."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 11:28 PM
"A nephew huh." She said, before remembering a mention of him on Phenna's file, which she read during the new Romulus incident. "Why are you think about him?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 11:33 PM
"After the end of the Breen war a cultural program was established, he transferred from the Phoenix to the ship going out there into Breen space, apparently the Breen aren't telling the crew anything. Kennox didn't even know that Phenna had been used as a weapon until I messaged him the transmission sent by the Tal Shiar." He paused, seeming to contemplate the point he just made. "It's just... there's a high chance he doesn't even know that Phenna's ill, let alone dying!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 11:37 PM
"That-" She didn't know what to say, it was almost impossible for her to imagine what it would be like to have her own uncle sick and dying, let alone not knowing because of the jobs she had. she searched for words. "All I can think of is, that it sucks. He should know, it sucks that the ship he's on won't tell him." It wasn't poetry, but it was the truth.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 11:42 PM
"Excactly!" Aaron let out a small sigh and ran his hands down his face. He needed to change the subject, this wasn't sitting well for him. After a long pause he spoke. "How's progress on the body coming along?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 11:45 PM
Lithop was thankful for the subject change, and fact she'd be able to him like some good news. "I finished it about 20 minutes before the news." Damn, it still came back to Phenna. "The parts need to be connected and the body will be done."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Oct-20 11:49 PM
"Lithop! That's brilliant!" His eye lit up a little. "That reminds me, I need to show you the ropes of the programming side of it sometime. You actually finished before me, I still need to install the sensors." His eye looked around the scenery of the holodeck, taking it all in.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Oct-20 11:54 PM
"I did?" She said surprised, "I saw the almost complete head and thought it was done, so I worked on wiring during my shift in Stellar Cartography, and put it together when I got lab time." She was now worried she worked too fast and messed something up, and that was the last thing she need to happen now.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 10-Oct-20 12:00 AM
"It's mostly because I was needed in Engineering for a while, so I'm a little behind schedule. I can finish now?" He shakily got up from leaning on the tree and walked towards the holodeck door before stopping, turning around and saying to Lithop: "Do you want to help?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 10-Oct-20 12:07 AM
Lithop stood up too, and walked to the door. "Yeah, that would be good."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 10-Oct-20 12:08 AM
He nodded and walked out the door with Lithop.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Oct-20 02:17 AM
He vacated the holodeck shortly after them, having taken the time to himself to simply reflect - on his life, his career... and what he needed to do going forward.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 12:31 AM
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Commander T'Svai 15-Oct-20 02:18 AM
She walked in, and while it would not be very Vulcan to get hyped...well she was certainly feeling positive about this activity. "Palikau tumaya T'Ksakhaf-Kehkuh-Alpha." Yes, she had told the computer to load program T'Ksakhaf-four-alpha in Vulcan. That was the only way to load it. Vulcans weren't particularly eager to share their holonovels. "Computer, enable universal translator." It seemed unlikely Lithop would be able to follow it in the original language. Around her, the square immediately in front of the Vulcan High Council Building, just adjacent to the Vulcan High Command, loaded, with several dozen Vulcans milling around, frozen in time. The sky was a slightly more brilliant orange than would naturally occur, and of course the buildings appeared practically brand new, though the real ones bore the unavoidable marks of time, but otherwise it was quite accurate to the real thing. She took off her jacket, now that the room was a comfortable 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and decided to wait a little while.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Oct-20 02:25 AM
Lithop entered the holodeck rubbing her hands together in excitement, smiling. "Man am I excited for this." She said walking to stand next to T'Svai.
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Commander T'Svai 15-Oct-20 02:33 AM
T'Svai held up a ta'al in greeting. "Though Vulcans do not feel excitement, I am of the opinion this holonovel is particularly... fascinating. Computer, unfreeze program." Though she wasn't outwardly emotional, her body language had the particular kind of tension that indicated excitement about something. The program unfroze. Some passers-by continued on their way down the streets of Vulcan. However, a man in traditional white Vulcan robes with an utterly blank expression, Svatak, and a woman in traditional white Vulcan robes, priestess-like headdress and all, also with an utterly blank expression, T'Afsa, were engaged in hushed conversation just in front of the entrance to the Council chambers. Both were entirely unremarkable in appearance, though some critics of the holonovel insisted quite passionately that Svatak bore an uncanny resemblance to Surak. On the other side of a courtyard, beneath a gnarled, shadowy tree, Safok, a man in dark green, almost black Vulcan robes with an expression that could only be described as scheming, and T'ehs, clothed similarly, with a - horror of horrors - small smile on her face, were also chatting away quietly, both pointing at the two across the courtyard. T'Svai gestured at both of them. "Which group would you prefer to follow for the time being?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Oct-20 03:44 AM
(im so sorry, I had dinner and it went longer than expected)
Lithop gave a surprised smile, already excited about the adventure. "The ones in green, with the scandalous woman." She sad scandalous in an odd way, referring to the woman's smiling.
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Commander T'Svai 15-Oct-20 04:00 AM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow. "Fascinating. I chose the opposite last time." She admitted, though her recollection was still hazy. It had been years, after all. Most of the target audience, in fact, didn't want to associate, even fictionally, with the blatantly evil-coded characters. She walked over anyway and hid on the opposite side of the tree, because it made logical sense to see the other side of things. Safok was the first to speak, brow slightly furrowed, hands steepled in a way that a discerning follower of Vulcan culture would recognize as a meditation pose from before Surak's time, later co-opted by a more rebellious sect of the v'tosh ka'tur - scandalous. "It is logical to assume that we will be able to obtain the required number of votes from the kr'Kash'te. The law will be repealed. Order will be restored." T'ehs was doing that particular villainous hand rubbing gesture most popular in old Terran films, even though that was not exactly common on Vulcan. "It is likely. Soon, the merchants of our planet will once again..................be able to import cacao and its derivatives." T'Svai was inexplicably on the edge of her seat, as much as one could be while standing.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Oct-20 04:07 AM
Lithop had to stifle a laugh, why was it so funny to see very clearly evil Vulcans. and the hand motions the woman was doing, she was having so much fun. "Are- are they talking about an election, and politics?" Man this thing just got weirder and weirder.
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Commander T'Svai 15-Oct-20 04:15 AM
"They are talking about importing the ingredients to make chocolate. Though yes, it will soon be revealed that Safok is indeed competing with C'thia for a seat on the hr'Mnah'te, though that was part of the prequel, which was not as well-received. Naming the protagonist after the woman whose name has grown synonymous with the philosophy of logic was deemed disrespectful. She said in a hushed voice, even though the holodeck characters couldn't hear them (during this part.) She pointed back across the courtyard, where T'Afsa and Svatak were disappearing inside the Council building. "They are discussing Surak's views on such substances, citing Kiri-kin-tha's 20th century thesis on substances which affect cognition." "It is time." T'ehs said. T'ehs and Safok, both trying and dramatically failing to keep a blank expression, started walking towards the Council building as well. T'Svai moved to follow them. "I believe we at this point take on the role of council members ourselves."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Oct-20 04:24 AM
“Wait wait wait! So is this whole novel just a government meet on Vulcan about banning chocolate? Like 1920s American prohibition?” She pushed the hair from her forehead, half in shock half enjoying the shit out of it. When T’Svai moved to the council Lithop followed. “Now we’re council members? This is great!”
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Commander T'Svai 15-Oct-20 04:35 AM
Lithop was promptly shushed by another council member. Vulcan holonovels are a no fun zone. T'Svai took a seat in one of the empty chairs in the main room and gestured for Lithop to sit next to her. "Strictly speaking, it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of illogic, using chocolate as a metaphor for that which allows illogical behavior to become more prevalent." She said quietly. She paused a moment. "A significant quantity of Vulcan literature shares that theme." She admitted a little bit more quietly. An old looking woman, who may or may not have been the spitting image of T'Svai's grandmother, walked to the raised seat meant for the head of the council. T'Svai specifically did not react to this. Seated next to her was the head of the High Command, visiting for the time being. On her other side was a scribe. She rapped on a stone tablet with her knuckles three times, which resonated more than you would ordinarily expect - her version of a gavel. "This meeting is called to order on Stardate 41786.82807124051." She intoned incredibly slowly, before taking out a PADD. "Our first order of business is the approval of our prior meeting's minutes, after which we will move on to our first motion of the night, motioned by Councilman T'ehs, seconded by Councilman Safok. The High Command has opted to give their update via message. All those in favor of approving our most recent minutes?" Each council member pressed a button. The votes were automatically tallied. T'Svai pulled up the previous week's minutes on her PADD and skimmed through it with rapt attention, even though it mostly involved a decision to ultimately keep an obscure law about fertilizer use in areas with a high wild albino sehlat population, before pressing the approve button in front of her. Context implied Lithop was also expected to make a choice.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Oct-20 04:47 AM
After the shushening from the novel Lithop decided that she would act more ‘Vulcan-y” during the duration of the novel. She then looked at what her PADD said about last weeks meeting and after skimming though it, chose the answer she thought was the most reasonable before pressing the button. She then whispered to T’Svai. “If this is anything like earth prohibition I think I might have already made my choice.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 15-Oct-20 04:55 PM
[D] After she voted Lithop yawned and realized that it was really late. She asked T'Svai if they could pause it and continue it another day, to which she accepted, they then parted ways and Lithop went to her quarters.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 02:13 AM
He entered and saw the scene. One cards table in an otherwise empty room with wooden paneling and nice, soft carpet. He picked up the deck on the table and began shuffling.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 02:39 AM
Walking in, she looked around with a soft coo of surprise. Awfully big room for not expecting so many players. "Well hey!~ Long time, no see. I see you've spiffied up the room to bachelor-pad status?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 02:42 AM
He glanced up and smiled. "I made all the renovations I could ask for. Feel that nice, soft, comfortable carpet beneath your feet and tell me you don't want that on the ship."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 02:44 AM
"Carpet in unhygienic, you know."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 02:46 AM
Oskar walked into the holodeck and headed over to the two. "Hope you two are ready to be cleaned out of chips. Been playing poker for as long as I can remember."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 02:47 AM
"Oh, but you see, I'm the dealer. So I've already won. You can't beat me in my own domain."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 02:48 AM
"House advantage doesn't always pan out, fair dealer."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 02:50 AM
"You'll see. You'll see."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 02:50 AM
"Oskar!~ Hallo du!" Heading over to the tall German, she quickly wrapped him into a hug, doing her best to swirl him around...it certainly wasn't working , as she merely walked him in a circle. "Bereit zu verlieren?" (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 02:55 AM
Oskar hugged her back and chuckled. "Ich wette, Sie haben noch nie ein Pokerdeck gesehen, Sara. How are you expecting to win? Batting eyelashes?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 02:57 AM
"I have too! And I'm very good at it-" She pulled away from the hug, mock shoving him in play. "And not..this time. I'll actually play by rules since the dealer knows me and isn't affected."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 02:59 AM
Oskar didn't move when she mock shoved him, simply laughing. "I highly doubt the dealer isn't affected."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 02:59 AM
"Dealer is a callous, war-torn veteran at this. I don't expect easy hands, are you ready?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:01 AM
"I have been ready, fraülein." He said, brushing off his shoulder. "Ready to clean the table for you when you lose."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:02 AM
"I'm almost a doctor, sir. Watch that tone or I'll steal all your poker chips just to spite you."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:03 AM
"If you two are done, we can get a hand in. Is the other person from the chatroom coming?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:03 AM
"Is your thesis about the psychological impact of losing horribly in poker?" Oskar looked at Tal. "Don't know."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:06 AM
"They said they might nap in the Arboretum, so I think we can start. What's our ante? Opening bets?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:14 AM
Sitting down at the table, she gave them both a smile and a shrug. "Opening bets of 10 perhaps?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:16 AM
"Oof, that's steep. Okay, ten in for everyone? Or do you want to do blinds? I honestly don't remember those well." He finished shuffling the cards and got ready to deal them out. (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:17 AM
"I don't think we'll need blinds if it's just us." Oskar said and sat down, placing his hands on the table.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:18 AM
"Alright." He slid ten chips from his pile into the center and gave each of them two cards.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:19 AM
Oskar also slid in ten chips from his pile and checked his cards, lifting them up only slightly from their place on the table.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:22 AM
Sara slid in her ten and checked her cards, not quite as subtle as Oskar had.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:23 AM
Tal held his close to his nose, eyes just barely glancing over top. "Who bets first?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:23 AM
"Remember all proceeds from tonight's poker game go into the 'See Sara Lose' fund."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:25 AM
"You can't gang up on me like that- it's illegal to be mean to me, Oskar."
"I'll bet five." (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:26 AM
"Then you might as well put me on a most wanted list."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:26 AM
"Well, if I were to slip my German friend a few extra Aces..." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:26 AM
"Wow! You're both awful!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:27 AM
"Yes ma'am, I am. How have you not realized this already?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:29 AM
"Because normally you're really sweet and bordering on a puppy and I like you that way. I have to keep you and Tal separated from here on out...are you betting or not?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:30 AM
"I thought you were betting?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:30 AM
"I'm only as polite as the people I'm around. And yeah, I thought you were."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:30 AM
"I did bet, 5." (edited)
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:32 AM
"What? When?" He looked at the pile in the middle. He hadn't been paying much attention.
"Oskar, I guess it's your turn. Calling? Or raise?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:33 AM
Oskar looked at the pile, then at Tal. He slightly lifted his cards once again. "I call." He matched Sara's bet.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:35 AM
"Really? Uhhhhh," He glanced down at his hand. "I raise." Tal plopped 8 chips into the pile in addition to the five. (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:36 AM
Oskar raised an eyebrow then looked at Sara. "You confident in your hand, almost-a-doctor?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:40 AM
"Guess we'll see, ja?" She put eight more chips into the pile with a soft grin.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:42 AM
Oskar rubbed his beard and shrugged. He also put in eight chips.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:43 AM
"Alright. Here we go..."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:43 AM
"Show me the goods, Tal."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:44 AM
Tal laid down a jack of clubs, 2 of spades, and a 3 of hearts on the table, slightly frowning. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:44 AM
Sara only barely held back a snicker.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:44 AM
Oskar watched as he placed the jack down, hand finding a place on his chin.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 03:45 AM
"Sara? Your go."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:50 AM
"I bet five again, please."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 03:51 AM
"Five again? Alright." Oskar looked at her. "How is your PhD going, really?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 03:59 AM
"Going well! I present in December, so I'll be heading back to Starfleet not too long after the ball. I'm nearly done, total pages I'm looking at one hundred and sixty as the final product."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:05 AM
"One hundred sixty? What exactly are you presenting on, exactly?" Oskar asked. He couldn't imagine writing one hundred sixty pages of anything.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:07 AM
"Don't worry. Half of it is just numbers."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:07 AM
"Toxicology. Making one hundred percent effective antivenins by splicing the genes that make toxins from the animals into plants and growing the antivenins.. and yeah it's a lot of numbers and chemistry."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:08 AM
"Oskar, your bet."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:10 AM
"I see Sara's bet." He placed five chips in the center of the table. Damn, it was piling up.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:12 AM
"Wow! That got big quick."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:14 AM
"Yeah... too big. I fold." He said sourly, laying his cards down on the table. "Sara are you raising or you good?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:18 AM
"I'll call."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:18 AM
"Oskar? Doing anything or should I keep going?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:22 AM
"Call."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:22 AM
"Okay. And here's... the turn."
He placed down a 5 of diamonds and looked very disappointed that he decided to fold. (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:24 AM
Oskar rubbed his beard. Looking good so far. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:26 AM
"Mmn. I think I'm gonna have to fold."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:28 AM
"Are you sure, Sara? No go big or go home moment?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:31 AM
"And let you get even more of my chips? I know when to curtsy my skirts, and this would be a good time."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:31 AM
"You could at least check."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:31 AM
".. Honestly I did forget that exists. Fine, check."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:32 AM
"I also check."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:32 AM
"See? Still in the game. And now the river. Let's see..."
A 3 of Spades for the finale.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:36 AM
Oskar nodded and scratched his chin. "Well, Sara? Still folding?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:37 AM
"Hm. Let me try my hand. I'll stay."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:41 AM
"Oskar? Final chance."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:45 AM
"I stay."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:46 AM
"Well then, I think its showdown time. Both of you reveal."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:47 AM
Oskar flipped over his card and tapped them. "I have a pair. What do you have, Sara?" (edited)
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:47 AM
[D] A 5 and a 7 of Clubs. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:48 AM
"My best." It wasn't much, but she'd hoped to match with some of the cards on the table. (edited)
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:49 AM
[D] Queen of Spades, 4 of Clubs.
"It looks like Oskar has Two pairs?"
"Fives and Threes?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:52 AM
"Just fives. I have a seven. Looks like I still won, though."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:53 AM
"Well anything in the center counts as yours too. You both have the pair of threes."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:53 AM
"There's a 2 of spades, 3 of spades, and I have a 4 of spades, and a queen of spades isn't that a straight?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 04:53 AM
"I think you'd need one more for a flush?"
"Straight is all in order." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:54 AM
"Oh you're right."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:54 AM
"You'd need an ace and a five or an five and a six." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 04:54 AM
"Good game, you won that one, Oskar."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 04:55 AM
"Thank you, thank you." He took the chips from the center and added them to his pile, keeping them in stacks of 15.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 05:00 AM
"Well Oskar, I think you have over a hundred now. Gimme your cards and we can go again."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 05:01 AM
Sara tried not to be childish and fling her cards at Tal, instead gently setting them near him. Okay so maybe she wasn't so good at poker..but she kinda ruled at Tongo.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 05:01 AM
That didn't count! "And I didn't even have to slip him any Aces."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 05:02 AM
Oskar slid Tal his cards. "Play to the dealer."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 05:03 AM
Tal took the cards together in a stack and quickly shuffled all of them together, trying to make sure it was random. "The See Sara Lose Fund is growing." (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 05:04 AM
"It's a good cause. Helps out Intelligence and Engineering lieutenants every year."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 05:04 AM
"I will never be nice to either of you again." She chuckled, shaking her head as she leaned forward slightly onto the table.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 05:05 AM
Tal dished out the goods to each of them, grabbing two for himself and setting the deck down.
"Ten in again?" He grabbed the chips out of his diminishing stock.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 05:12 AM
"I'm down to twenty two, this might be my last hurrah. Yes, ten again from me."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 06:54 PM
"I see your ten." Oskar said and slid in ten of his chips.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 06:57 PM
"Alright. Sara, any pre-flop bets? Or shall we begin?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:08 PM
"Let's begin!" She wasn't super confident, having lost more than half her initial starting chips, but she'd try.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:11 PM
Tal set down three cards. An Ace of hearts, a 2 of hearts, and a 2 of Spades. "Oooh, nice starting line."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:16 PM
"10, please."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:16 PM
"You... ok. You know you only have two left right?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:16 PM
"Yeah?"
"Should I go all in, then?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:18 PM
"Wh- I mean it's up to you. But I think it's risky. Oskar?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:19 PM
"What the point of playing gambling games if not taking a risk?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:20 PM
"Making money."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:27 PM
"Eh. This is just for fun. I'm still learning how money works...so."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:28 PM
"Well Oskar, are we just meeting the total or do we have to go all in too?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 07:32 PM
"I'll fold out of this. I don't trust the innocence in her eyes. Makes me think she's got another two."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:33 PM
At that, Sara fluttered her eyelashes sweetly at Oskar.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:34 PM
"I doubt that. I'm going in. 12 it is." Tal threw in most of his chips and laid down two more cards.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 07:35 PM
Oskar watched the two. He'd save himself the embarrassment of his hand.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:37 PM
He placed a 10 of hearts and a Jack of Spades on to table, looking a little more worried.
"Okay... that should have been a queen."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:38 PM
Sara gave a simple shrug with a slight smile. It certainly hadn't hurt her hand.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:40 PM
"Uh, well..." He set down his hand. A 5 of Diamonds and a Queen of Clubs which I totally remembered before having tal bet almost everything.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:40 PM
Sara sat down her cards face up. Jack of Diamonds and 2 of spades.
"Three of a kind, ja?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:41 PM
"Thats a, uh, full house."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 07:41 PM
"What did I say?" He flipped over his card to reveal a five of hearts and eight of diamonds. "Save myself the embarrassment."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:43 PM
"Oh, I guess it is! I had gone in with originally three 2's hoping to win!"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:44 PM
"Mmm hmm." He glared at the pot in the middle, fidgeting with his stack of a measly five chips.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:44 PM
"May I take the pot now and we start again? Or do we want to take a quick pause and wait for some more people to arrive?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 07:48 PM
"I think you should take your pot before Tal pulls out some obscure Ferengi rule about getting whooped as bad as he did."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:49 PM
Blowing Tal a quick kiss, she took the hoard of poker chips to her side of the table, and began to deal them into stacks of 10.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:50 PM
"Ha ha ha. I think we need to lower the ante." He had a sour look on his face and slumped his chin into his hand.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:51 PM
"It's not real money Tal. And if it was, I'd have given it back to you after the game."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 07:54 PM
"It's real until we leave the holodeck. Uh, whats the opening bid gonna be now?" He collected their cards together and started shuffling again.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 07:55 PM
"Can you go into a deficit in poker?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 07:57 PM
"The point of poker is to not reach zero. What are you gonna bet with if you don't have these?" He grabbed a chip and twirled it between his fingers. "To leave you something to spare, how about four?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:00 PM
"A whole spare chip? How generous." He did smile a little at that though, and he tossed four into the middle.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 08:06 PM
"Buy yourself something pretty." He tossed hour in as well.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:08 PM
"Maybe some better cards."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 08:09 PM
Sara tossed in four as well. "What can you get for one poker chip I wonder?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:11 PM
"I mean, we didn't really assign any value to them."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 08:13 PM
"Feels like 1 token is 1 currency."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:14 PM
"Ah yes, once currency. Well you could get three food for that. Maybe a single apparel. If you get ten maybe you could buy an entertainment." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 08:20 PM
"Oh come on, I don't know what other currency names are! I only know Latinum and that's because of you!"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:21 PM
"Sorry, sorry. For now we can just see them as chips I'm sure."
He handed each of them their cards for the round.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 08:29 PM
Oskar checked his cards by lifting them a little. He set them back down.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 08:29 PM
Sara checked as well, giving her normal, small smile. "Check."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:30 PM
"Thank you. Oskar?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 08:31 PM
Oskar knocked on the table softly. "Check."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:31 PM
"Definitely checking. Here's the flop."
10 of hearts, 4 of diamonds, 2 of clubs.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 08:33 PM
Oskar studied the cards, then to his pile.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:37 PM
"Sara?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 08:40 PM
"Check."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 08:47 PM
"Check for me as well, sir."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 08:47 PM
"Ooh, I might stay in then. Now the turn..."
King of Spades.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 08:49 PM
Oskar scratched his beard as the King came up. He looked at his chips. "Sara?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 08:59 PM
"I gotta fold."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:00 PM
"Really?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:01 PM
"I got nothing whatsoever."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:02 PM
"Alright. I won't complain."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:03 PM
"Oskar?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:17 PM
Oskar looked at Sara, then Tal. "Confident in your hand, Tal?" He placed a single chip in the center.
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:18 PM
"Oh, that's expensive. I guess I'm going all in. Watch out." He dramatically pushed the lone chip in towards the growing pile.
"And here is... the River." He pulled the top card off the deck, and laid it down. A King of Diamonds. Tal looked excited.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:21 PM
Oskar scratched the right side of his face. "I check."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:23 PM
"I'm already all in. Don't think we can go much farther. Read em and weep baby! Two pair!" He slapped two 3s on the table with a grin. A 3 of Spades and a 3 of Diamonds.
It's not a very impressive hand.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:29 PM
Oskar scoffed lightly and shook his head. He flipped his cards over. A king of hearts and a three of hearts. (edited)
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:31 PM
"Hah! Yeah... heh... what..."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:34 PM
"I believe the phrase is...Read 'em and weep." Oskar laughed a bit and looked at Tal.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:34 PM
"oof..that's rough."
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:35 PM
He watched Oskars cards for a minute, hoping that somehow they'd change into nothing. Then he simply pushed all the chips towards Oskar and held his own hand, full of regret.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:35 PM
Sara looked all too smug by Oskar's win, shooting Tal a side long glance and a smile.
"Guess you won't be getting those spoilers after all."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:36 PM
"Looks like I have to rename my charity to See Tal Lose." Oskar took his owed chips and set them in stacks of 15. "Spoilers for what?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:37 PM
"Nothing now."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:37 PM
"Sara, do you speak Tal losing?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:39 PM
"We have been almost religiously watching this Starfleet medical drama together and the first season just ended. He's been dying to look up spoilers, and him being allowed to look up spoilers was riding on him winning poker tonight." (edited)
She shrugged solemnly. "Now he has to wait a month for season two to premiere."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:40 PM
Oskar nodded and looked at Tal. "Why would you spoil something if you like it? Thats like knowing the murderer is behind the door. It takes all the fun out."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:40 PM
"That's what I've tried to tell him!"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:41 PM
He heard the announcement and got up, slightly thankful for an escape. "Maybe I want to know a certain infant is going to be ok? Unfortunately I'm technically considered an engineer, and I don't want the chief mad at me."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:42 PM
"Ah, tell Amanda I've said hallo! She's a lovely woman, you'll really like her I'm sure, Tal. But see you later!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:42 PM
"Well there's no technically in your entire lack of chips." Oskar grabbed one of the ones off the top and spun it in his fingers. "See you later, Tal." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:43 PM
"Ah, guess that just leaves us, Oskar..but even so. I actually have some quick work to attend to. Hopefully we can do this again, yeah?"
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Anglachel 16-Oct-20 09:44 PM
"I'll get them back soon, my big German. Bye Sara." He half-saluted to both of them and headed out the door.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 09:45 PM
Oskar nodded and stood up from his chair. He looked down at Sara. "I have to go to the Intel hub to work on something. You mind if I walk up with you?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 16-Oct-20 09:56 PM
"I'd love that."
She nodded towards the door and headed off in the same direction Tal had zipped off to.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 16-Oct-20 10:00 PM
Oskar followed behind her. "Conputer. End program." He left the room.
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 07:24 PM
He entered, and thought of a program. "Computer, make a program. Northern Texas, summer of 1998. Give me a cornfield." The computer complied, and placed him on the edge of a road overlooking a cornfield.
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 08:48 PM
"Nah, scratch that. Take me to the 2009 World Series. Place me as an outfielder, first inning." The scene changed, and he was then in a stadium. Playing baseball was a very good venting place, and it also helped him exceed his exercising routine.
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 10:04 PM
T'Svai poked her head into the holodeck to see if it was empty and found herself staring... at a Vulcan in the middle of a baseball game? One of those ancient Earth enthusiasts, or someone who had grown up on that planet? She did manage not to look surprised, being better at reflexively suppressing that kind of thing in the presence of others of her species, but damn, she was certainly feeling it. "My apologies for interrupting." She paused a beat. "I do not believe I have seen you before. I was under the impression I had become acquainted with all of the Phoenix's Vulcans and most of the Romulans."
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 10:06 PM
"Oh! Computer, pause!" The ball was in midair, and struck him in the head just as it was freezing. It stayed, as if it were attached to his head. "Ouch!" He then turned to the new person. "Hello!" He walked over to her, with his hand extended. A standard Earth greeting. A small bump was on his head, probably from the ball.
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 10:09 PM
Okay, that definitely earned a raised eyebrow, along with the near-imperceptible look of faint prideful disgust that all Vulcans - well, the traditional Surakian sort, anyway - seemed to have ingrained into the very core of their being across eras, from before the Awakening to the modern dayeven though that is definitely an emotion but we're not going to worry about it. She held up a ta'al in response. "Live long and prosper, Ensign...?"
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 10:14 PM
"Oh, yes." He gave a Vulcan hand salute. "I am simply exercising, Ma'am." He pointed to the frozen stadium. "I enjoy baseball, it is a very good time passer." He was attempting to conceal his emotion, as he was very nervous around other Vulcans. "You are welcome to stay, as a real member of the crowd is all the better than all the holographic representation here."
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 10:16 PM
There was nothing less appealing to her than the prospect of watching baseball, but it would have been impolite to say so, so she did not. She lowered her hand. "There is no practical difference, in my experience." She noted, clasping her hands behind your back. "To rephrase, I am Lieutenant Commander T'Svai. What is your name?"
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 10:30 PM
"I am Ensign Charlie Akron." His Earthern accent was showing through full-fledge when he said his name. "It is a pleasure to meet you." He motioned to a front row seat by the action.
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 10:31 PM
"Charlie." She repeated, because yep, that was a distinctly human name. "You were not raised on Vulcan, then, I assume." She took a seat where directed, eyebrow lowering.
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 10:43 PM
"I was raised on Earth." He told the same story a thousand times, so kept it simple. "I must rest for a while." He came up and sat next to her, and started again. "I find this very fun. Have you ever seen a baseball game before? Us Vulcans have our own team, the Vulcan Logics."
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 10:46 PM
"My previous posting was on the USS K'Warko, a vessel primarily crewed by humans. I am familiar with baseball, and have seen two games. It is a highly simplistic sport. " She affirmed, staring out at the frozen baseball field. "You are very emotional for a Vulcan." After all, in the past several sentence she'd heard the words fun, pleasure, enjoy, ouch... how unusual.
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 10:49 PM
"Yeah, I guess I am." He looked to the game. "There's much more to life than suppressing emotions. I lived my entire life with 'em. I can't imagine life without them." He pointed to the pitcher. "See him? He's my human father's ancestor." The pitcher was looking where Charlie was, with slightly wide eyes.
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 10:54 PM
Oh. A human father. That explained the parts that being raised on Earth did not. Well, for the most part. The poor man must have been in for a surprise when his child didn't naturally tend towards logic like Vulcans often claimed. Wait, why was she feeling sympathetic towards a stranger? Humans were familiar with emotion. Stop that. "Fascinating." She said blandly, looking at the hologram. "Considering rampant emotionalism nearly lead to the destruction of Vulcan, followed by the attempted militarization of Vulcan, I would say that suppressing emotions has its benefits. I have yet to meet one of the v'tosh ka'tur who did not harbor destructive impulses, and worse, act on them."
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:14 PM
His 'episode' ran across his mind from the other night. Oh well, he thought. "Yep. My parents must've been emotionally compromised. Both Vulcans. They dropped me on Earth and ran off into the galaxy. I was lucky to benefit from the emotional support of humans."
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:18 PM
"Child abandonment is illogical." was her automatic response, because it was illogical, as redundant as it was to say so. She shook her head slightly. "Have you ever been to Vulcan?"
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:20 PM
"Hmm, no. I never had a reason to travel there." He scratched his head. "I heard it's interesting, am I right?"
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:25 PM
"It- you are from-" Her tone was completely neutral, though her sentence construction certainly implied surprise. "Would you say Earth is interesting?" It wasn't as if she'd never been there, given she'd gone to Starfleet Academy and all, but it was an appropriate analogy.
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:28 PM
"It is. A million things to do. Hiking, swimming, climbing. It's hard to summarize Earth in a sentence." He smiled at her broken sentences. "Have you ever visited Yellowstone? If you went to the Academy many cadets ventured there on leave."
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:30 PM
"As it is hard to describe Vulcan in a sentence." She replied, satisfied that her point had gotten across. "I have not visited Yellowstone. I did not make time for recreation at the Academy." She admitted. "Have you visited the Vulcan Embassy? The compound in Sausalito?" Anywhere with any Vulcan influence at all, shape or form?
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:32 PM
"I met quite a few Vulcans at the academy." He dodged her question, not wanting to show the fact that he never visited both.
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:33 PM
The avoidance was pretty clear to her. "That is unsurprising. More and more Vulcans are joining Starfleet, it seems." She did not seem pleased about this, besides also obviously being part of Starfleet and talking with a Starfleet officer on a Starfleet ship. It was a reflexive disdain, not entirely genuine, and she caught herself. "You then have no direct exposure to Vulcan customs? Philosophy?"
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:35 PM
"I do meditate. That's because my emotions are quite strong." He started to think a bit about them, then looked at her.
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:38 PM
"Then you are indeed Vulcan, rather than a human with pointed ears." She acknowledged dryly. She could not quite decipher the look, but... "Do you know any form of telepathic shielding?"
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:39 PM
"I do not. The only Vulcan thing I do is meditate to suppress my anger. That's the whole of anything."
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:44 PM
"Historical evidence suggests that even before the Time of Awakening such a skill was valued, as it made being in a space shared by other telepathic individuals much more tolerable for all those involved. That was before Surak's time, and thus an era where emotions were both felt expressed quite strongly on a global scale. Therefore... how have you managed to exist without such a skill?" It was getting difficult to suppress her incredulity. Already her brow was slightly furrowed and she found herself reflexively checking the time on her PADD. Imagine, just walking around thinking your thoughts everywhere? Just... leaving yourself open to external influences and the emotions of others, and in turn possibly subjecting others to yours as a matter of course? Absurd, in her eyes.
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Deleted User 17-Oct-20 11:49 PM
"Well, I never had that problem?" He looked at her, slightly confused. "Nobody ever told me about that." He started thinking of all the years without a Vulcan mentor. How much else did he not know?
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Commander T'Svai 17-Oct-20 11:59 PM
"You have never, as a child, perhaps, been in a room with several angry people, and found yourself feeling their anger? On your kahs-wan, or perhaps your tal'oth, you didn't-" She paused, pushing aside a memory of her single moment of weakness during her own kahs-wan to instead recall that Charlie had never been to Vulcan, so her statement had no merit. "Correction, you could not have had a kahs-wan." She muttered. By Surak, this was strange.
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:01 AM
"No, I haven't. Is there something wrong with me?" He started to look genuinely concerned.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 12:02 AM
"The technical answer is no." She admitted, standing. "When did you first start meditating, if I may ask? Was your teacher also Vulcan?"
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:06 AM
"Well, I started two days ago after a rather terrible incident in the mess hall. Before that, an anger outburst was common every few years. Last time I had a major incident was when I was attacked by a few fools on the street." He started thinking about the 7 men that jumped him, all who ended up with broken bones. "Recently, I started to meditate because I didn't want another episode interfering with my work."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 12:11 AM
She took several seconds to answer, and had she been human, a face journey of epic proportions would have been involved, given that she, like all Surakian Vulcans, had been receiving training in organizing her thoughts since she'd been old enough to express thoughts to others. Not being human, her face was perfectly blank. "Two...days ago. Without guidance?"
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:14 AM
"Not without trouble. Holographic mentors work fine. I'm also a very quick learner." He smiled at himself.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 12:16 AM
She found she was starting to get a headache. "I should then congratulate you for approaching the level of mental discipline of the average four year old."
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:16 AM
He looked at her, slightly irritated. "Alright. I suppose I need a mentor. Do you know anyone?"
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 12:22 AM
"My grandmother is a former diplomat and a current priestess. My brother Sartik has achieved Kolinahr and is thus well-versed in all mental disciplines. I have completed every level of training preceding Kolinahr. My spouse is a professor of biophysics, and while their focus is not in the logic sciences they are an excellent teacher." She listed in rapid succession, though in a sense she felt uncomfortably like she was trying to convert someone in the moment, though logic wasn't exactly a religion. "But you can... work with... a hologram. As well." What a concept.
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:24 AM
"Okay." He smiled. "I guess the journey to Logic is a long one. But, if I may ask, is there a balance between logic and emotion?"
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 12:26 AM
"If you are asking if the two can coexist..." To be dogmatic or honest? She contemplated it for a moment. "Yes. Only those who achieve Kolinahr truly expunge their emotions. Most do not deign to do so. Thus, a vast majority of Vulcans, whether they claim to or otherwise, do indeed find a balance between logic and emotion, leaning, ideally, heavily towards the former, under the pretense of total logic." Practically heretical to say so, but then she wasn't going to lie.
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:28 AM
"But why do I need to complete the journey if I'm doing my job fine and logically now? Does it not seem logical to conclude that one can function logically without training? Look at the humans!"
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 12:32 AM
She narrowed her eyes a fraction. "I would like to draw your attention to your personal claim that there was, and here I quote your own words verbatim, "a rather terrible incident in the mess hall. Before that, an anger outburst was common every few years."" She commented dryly. "As for humans, they..." Oh stars, what was a good argument here? "Lack any inherent telepathic or empathic capabilities, had several centuries characterized by near constant war, and currently are prone to doing unusual, destructive things like plotting to give a roomba a knife, phaser, or gun." She still had no idea how that had even come up in the chatroom, but hey, it worked here.
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 12:34 AM
"Give a roomba a knife? I used to drop Roombas off the roof of my house to test their durability." He chuckled. "Anger meditation is very effective. I am learning it from a human hologram. It is very helpful."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 01:09 AM
"Yes, as useful as learning knitting from a Horta." She muttered. She took a quick moment to compose herself. "If you do not foresee any difficulty I will not dissuade you from learning...meditation...from a human...hologram." Ugh. She stood. "I will leave you to your baseball."
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 01:14 AM
He rose as well, and walked to the field. "Thank you so very much." He gave a Riker crazy smile.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 01:19 AM
She stiffly held up a ta'al. "Peace and long life, Ensign. Should you change your mind, I would be willing to provide advice. Or, for that matter, play a game of baseball." Some concessions couldn't hurt. There were only so many Vulcans on board, after all, even if this one was smiling like a madman and also strange beyond comprehension. The former was what really held her attention at the moment. "Vesh'glantau ein-veh pid-mau-tan dunap-reh-bikuv. [Someone has watched too many holonovels.]" T'Svai muttered on her way out, careful to avoid speaking loudly enough for the universal translator to helpfully provide a translation.
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 01:20 AM
He twitched, having understood a little Vulcan. "No, I haven't." He said so she could hear.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Oct-20 01:22 AM
Damn it. Her face flushed slightly, and it was a very good thing, in her opinion, that she was both facing away and practically out the door. "The correct response is live long and prosper." She called behind her, now in the hallway.
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Deleted User 18-Oct-20 01:22 AM
"I'm sure it is." He snorted, almost laughing at the Vulcan arrogance.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Oct-20 07:37 PM
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Oct-20 07:45 PM
Amanda walked into the holodeck with a determined look in her eye. "Computer, run basic boxing program. Give me an opponent of similar size and weight to myself with basic skills to start. Increase difficulty by one level after each knockout." *The computer chimed as an old boxing gym materialized into view with a decent twin to Amanda appearing inside the ring shadow boxing. Amanda walked over to a stool and sat down, a stout man meant to be a coach of some kind walking up to her to tape up her hands and slip a pair of gloves on her.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Oct-20 08:27 PM
The coach slipped a mouth guard into Amanda's mouth and she stood and took up some warm up shadow boxing of her own. The bell would ring and Amanda would face her opponent. A predatory snarl would cross her face as she planned to let her anger out on the poor hologram. She dodged a few sloppy punches and dropped her opponent with a vicious jab cross combo. Roughly 45 minutes later and eight levels higher, Amanda was planted on her ass by a cross that caught her just under her right eye. She breathed heavily as the referee counted and she pressed on the blossoming bruise with a hiss. The comm went off with the message from the captain and Amanda ended the program.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 18-Oct-20 11:55 PM
Maggie entered with a sigh as she made a desk for herself. Soon working on Maleb’s next training sim. She needed to get back on that, stupid Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 01:03 AM
After a while of working, Maggie packed up her sim. Before heading out to the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 07:15 PM
Maggie entered with a smile on her face, before tapping on her badge and speaking.@Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb, if you could report to the holodeck for training please.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 07:20 PM
[Comms] "Aye, sir. I will be there in just a moment."
Maleb soon came into the Holodeck, standing at attention with his eyes trained on a spot on the wall. "Lieutenant Maleb reporting as ordered, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 07:24 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked at Maleb with a grin. “Excellent to see you Maleb! Now, we’re near the end of the training. I have this new simulation for you, but if there’s anything you particularly want to focus on you can let me know.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 07:28 PM
"Understood, sir. Unless you believe there is an area where my skills are lacking, I do not believe there is anything that I must focus on, aside from following Commander Varis' new orders, sir." Maleb said after a moment of consideration. Ah, another simulation? The previous ones had been strange... But he had to do them, of course, and he was happy to follow orders.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 07:33 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she loaded up the simulation. This time, instead of a dentist office. The starting location was the bridge of the USS Enterprise-D. “Turbolift, deck 3 to start the simulation.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 07:35 PM
"Understood, sir. Is there anything I should know? Such as the name of the CTO, or the Captain, or the like, sir?" Ah, best to cover everything he'd wished he'd known in the last ones, he decided.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 07:36 PM
Maggie sat down in her chair, the captain’s chair. “The Captain will be Luther  Alexander. CTO is, well.  You’ll see.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 07:38 PM
"Captain Alexander. Understood, sir." The hybrid nodded promptly before approaching the turbolift and stepping inside when the doors slide open. "Deck three."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 07:40 PM
As the turbolift doors closed. The simulation quickly became dark as text appeared on the screen, somewhat like a classic video game.
Your objective is simple. The USS Dax, your ship. Is on the run from three enemy warbirds. You can either fend them off, or  attempt to flee. In case of emergency, shuttles are available. The CTO will be incapacitated, it is your job to lead the department.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 07:42 PM
Three enemy warbirds. A challenge, depending on the ship, but he could get acquainted with the systems as soon as he got to the console. And shuttles - good to keep that in mind. It shouldn't be too challenging, but Maleb restrained himself from further speculation.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 07:48 PM
From there, the doors opened. Immediately sending Maleb into the tactical hub aboard the ship. A young Trill woman in a red shirt quickly approached Maleb. “Lieutenant Maleb! Tactical systems are operating at 70% efficiency since the last attack, engineering reports that any more strain from heavily increased enemy fire could lead to an overload. The captain reports that the USS Luther-King and the USS Ginsberg are on route, but it will be at least two hours before they can make it.” The Trill woman appearing on a simulation for a ship called the Dax seemed to indicate who Maggie was referencing almost immediately. A name tag appeared over her head.
Lieutenant Vinla Flora.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 07:55 PM
"Understood," Maleb said, gesturing towards a nearby console to indicate for her to follow him as he checked the systems. He had a few questions in mind: Was the ship capable of taking three warbirds? How were shields? Any further word from the Captain? "Tell me more about the current status and the capabilities of the tactical systems."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:01 PM
The seemingly younger Lieutenant nodded as she pulled them up. The Dax appeared to be a Odyssey class, much like the Phoenix. From the records indicated, they had been caught off guard by four warbirds, but managed to take out one of them. Vinla spoke. “Currently sir two of the torpedo tubes are damaged beyond current repair capability, both of them aft. Phasers are fine apart from arrays 16, 7 and 13 having taken minor damage. The ships main damage appears to be to long range scanners, alongside some nonessential science systems.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:06 PM
"Is Engineering working on repairing the scanners?" He didn't want to get ambushed by more ships, of course. There was some damage to the weapons... But nothing that should be too crippling. "Is there a tactical officer on the bridge right now? What is their name?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:08 PM
Vinla jumped as she grabbed her PADD and starting typing with a look towards Maleb. “Engineering is working on it yes, short range will hopefully be able to pick them up. Yes! Ensign Luke Komodo! And I have an idea  Lieutenant.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:13 PM
Maleb nodded, pausing to let the woman speak as he sent a message to Engineering to alert Tactical when the sensors were repaired. "What is it? Ah- just a moment." [Comms] "Lieutenant Maleb to Ensign Komodo. Target their weapons systems." "Yes?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:18 PM
After the somewhat enthusiastic reply from the other end, Vinla began speaking. “Before we jumped, short range sensors showed that one of the ships is on our heels, with the other two lagging behind. My thought is, we’re in warp now. So what if, we dropped out of warp as soon as they get close. Then, the first war bird will hopefully drop out as well. But they’ll be ahead. Then we nail em!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:22 PM
"Both warbirds and the Phoenix - ah, the Dax - can shoot in any direction. Any benefit would be for only a few seconds while they locate us on their sensors -- and if they have a lock, it will make no difference as all. However, if we disable their weapons systems, they will be no threat to us." Maleb said, not skipping a beat. "If we need to use torpedoes, we have that option, but we should not resort to that unless we must." [Comms] "Lieutenant Maleb to Captain Alexander. Orders, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:28 PM
Vinla nodded as she sat down at her console. Getting them ready for the upcoming battle. [Comms] “We’re making a move, there’s an large expanse we’re headed towards. But a moon’s not to far off, a normally disrupt all sensors right by the moon. So we’re going to try to hide near the mom. Now-“ Before the guff man could continue, a male voice informed him of something. “They’re gaining on us  Lieutenant. I’d get ready to fight, we’re diverting power to tactical, shields and engines. So get ready. We need to reach that moon. The Ginsberg and Luther-King will be here soon.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:33 PM
"If it becomes necessary, we should drop out of warp, sir, and target their engines or their weapons systems, depending on which one Ensign Komodo can get a lock on first, sir. As soon as the closest ship is immobilized or disarmed, we can continue to the moon and see if we are still being pursued by the other two, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:37 PM
The Captain gave a huff as he quickly said something to the helmsman. Maleb could feel the ship drop out of warp. As Vinla quickly reported. “Short range sensors are reporting that the first one is coming up on us. Weird, they aren’t changing course to avoid us...”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:39 PM
Maleb gave the young Trill a look. Was the Captain just stupid? Or was Maleb misunderstanding? [Comms] "Should we not... move out of the way, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:43 PM
The ship quickly moved out of the way as the first warbird out of warp. Their ramming plans foiled, they immediately opened fire on the engine’s of the Dax. The warbird appeared to be focussing on its engines and weapons. As it was moving faster than regular, focussing fire on the engine systems. The Dax immediately began returning fire. Aiming for the weapon systems. Vinla reported. “Shields are taking a hit, they’ve gone from 61% to 56%.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:45 PM
"Keep firing. We do not have a choice." Maleb ordered, scowling slightly at his console. Why was the Warbird so fast? And who had let the ship get in such a terrible state? And why hadn't the Captain moved? And why were they willing to ram? [Comms] "Captain, I recommend that we hail the Warbird, sir." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:49 PM
[Comms] “And what would you have me do  Lieutenant? We’re in battle, do you want me to organize tea time  while we’re shooting!?” Ah, it was one of those captains. Vinla quickly sighed under her breath at the captains words. The Dax had begun moving at this point, trying to make it towards the moon. As two torpedoes made contact, rocking the tactical hub. “39% shields Lieutenant.” Said Vinla. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:50 PM
Oh Deities. Why were people like this even in Starfleet anymore? "Vinla, can we make it?" He asked, ready to do what was necessary to save the ship... whatever that meant in this scenario. "I need an answer."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:53 PM
Vinla quickly looked over to Maleb. A grimace on her face. “Shields are going to drop very fast and seeing as engines are the main target, we might not make it past there. We’ll be within the shuttle range of the moon, but getting there would be the issue. As the warbirds would be able to pick us off. Perhaps as we make our escape we could blow the warp core...maybe?” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 08:54 PM
"Tell Operations to hail the Warbird and put it through to this console. That's an order, Lieutenant." Maleb said, firmly, slowly, after a moment of thought. It was just a simulation, he knew, but he didn't want to fail. He couldn't fail, it was important. And he had to save the crew. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 08:59 PM
Vinla nodded as she looked at the man. Quickly sending the message through. “Shields at 21%. Patching you through now.* The man facing Maleb smiled as he looked at Maleb. A Klingon with a missing eye. Not even an eyepatch to hide it. “Ah Starfleet! Here to negotiate your surrender to my pirate empire? You must know that this is futile.” He spoke with a cheshire grin forming along his face. Vinla slowly turned to show him quietly that the warbird was slowing down fire as they spoke. With the two Federation ships on the way being able to be seen on  sensors. If Maleb could stall..
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 09:01 PM
"I'm here to negotiate peace. Why did you fire upon us?" Maleb said, his tone calm and diplomatic, though firm and strong. He wasn't fazed by the eye or the grin... but he had thought they were with the Klingon empire, not some sort of piracy organization. "Hold your fire." He asked of the Klingon. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 09:03 PM
The man laughed as he stood up and cracked his neck. “Oh I will humour you just this once. Tactical, halt fire. Let’s see what the Vulcan wishes to say, as for me firing. I believe the cargo hold of a Federation ship could be valuable, and the hull of even a heavily damaged ship could bring in a good pay in the right circles. What are your terms of surrender?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 09:49 PM
"There are several Starfleet ships en route. If you attempt to disable our ship, you will run out of time and be destroyed by them. And even if you do escape, Starfleet will be aware of your operation, and will, essentially, hunt you down to prosecute you. There is no logic in continuing your attack, as it would pose an inevitable threat to your safety with no corresponding benefits." He said, laying down the facts simply and unyieldingly. This wasn't a fight they could win with weapons - it would have to be waged with words.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 09:56 PM
Vinla quickly whispered to him as she monitored the sensors. “The other warbirds are about to  approach, we’re going to take a hit if we don’t do something.” The Klingon man laughed as he looked at the Vulcan. “My eye may be gone, but my hearing is as good as it ever was. I would suggest beginning to fire back, your bridge will be the first to go.” Vinla had already sent a message to the bridge crew. Before mouthing the word evacuated at Maleb. The two Federation ships, now three from the looks of it. Were fast approaching.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:00 PM
"My point still stands. You will die or be prosecuted if you do not cease immediately, as I have already outlined. Destroy the bridge if you so wish, but you and your team will suffer consequences if you do not call off your attack immediately." Maleb said, noting that if this were real, he'd have to give Vinla a firm talking-to after-the-fact. "Regardless, three Federation vessels will be here just moments after your ships are. I suggest you leave now."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:05 PM
The Klingon laughed as he sat back in his seat. “I will gladly take any punishment you’re weak government offers. Open fire.” As he says that. The three warbirds open fire on the ship. Cutting through the shields, not even caring to get rid of the engines anymore. The bridge went up in flames, luckily with no casualties. That was the most serious damage suffered. As the USS Luther-King (Sovereign class), USS Ginsberg (Defiant class) and a Parliament class vessel appear almost on top of the battle. Opening fire, as the Dax begins to speed away from the fighting.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:07 PM
"Are they pursuing?" Maleb quickly asked the Trill, keeping an eye on sensors and shields and weapons and such. He'd taken a risk... But had it worked?
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:11 PM
The Trill took a deep breath as she looked at the man. “Aye sir! I believe the Luther-King’s group has already routed them. I believe we have escaped with...” She crunched the numbers from various reports. “No loss of life. There were obviously injuries, but as it stands. No one’s dead.” A message appeared on Maleb’s console.
End simulation? Yes or No? 
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:14 PM
"Computer, end simulation." He said quickly, adjusting his uniform jacket and running a hand through his hair before looking over his shoulder. No loss of life? That was highly unlikely... But it was a simulation, and he certainly wasn't going to complain about people not dying. "Lieutenant Verne?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:16 PM
Maggie smiled as she stood from her chair near the doors of the holodeck. “Tremendous work Maleb, I loved how you handled communication with the pirate.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:19 PM
"It would have been highly illogical to continue the battle in the state the ship was in, sir; Although it was risky, I could not think of a better path." Maleb headed over to stand at attention in front of Verne. How many more of these he would have to do, he wasn't sure, but that had been the most unique of the simulations so far.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:20 PM
Maggie nodded with a small smile as she crossed her arms. “All right! At this rate, we will probably do one more?  I want to see you handle more peaceful missions as a ACTO. So expect that! Overall though, tremendous work!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:22 PM
"Ah- thank you, sir." One more... That seemed simple enough, especially if it was peaceful -- although environmental hazards presented a whole different set of dangers. "Is there anything else that must be done, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:24 PM
Maggie looked at him with a smile, placing a hand on her hip. “Not today! Just be proud of yourself!  if you want to do some independent reading, hell if you want to do an essay on the role of an ACTO. It’s completely up to you.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:27 PM
"Understood, sir. I believe I will do just that, sir, along with log the work done today for Commander Varis." Maleb said, still standing at attention. "Am I dismissed, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:34 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked at Maleb with a smile. “Aye! I’ll log it by the way.” She said, opening up her PADD as she holds the door open for Maleb. “After you!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 19-Oct-20 10:35 PM
"Thank you, sir." Maleb said with a nod before stepping into the hallway. That over with, he had to get back to the hub.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 19-Oct-20 10:36 PM
Maggie nodded as she walked after him, closing the door with a smile.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 02:50 AM
[D] The scene came to life inside, a long beach of fine sand backed by vast forests of fruit bearing trees filled the area. Green-blue water splashed up gently onto the shore as a yellow sun lowered into the evening sky.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 03:09 AM
Walking in, they were both immediately greeted by the warm, almost tropical breeze. Most holobooks regarded Bajor as a place of spiritual revival and contemplation, but really it was a gorgeous planet brimming with vegetation and crystal water beaches. Sara had been to Risa? And she'd choose Bajor every time. "Wow." She murmured, immediately slipping off her sandals into the sand, feeling the warmth the sun had warmed them with. it was all artificial, but it was so life-like it was like they were on their Bajor vacation again. "I'd honestly forgot how warm it was here."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 03:13 AM
"Yeah." He didn't realize how much he'd missed the place. It was only... five months ago? Maybe? But the familiar scene and nice breeze were both very welcome. "Or as I like to call it, habitable."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 03:16 AM
"Isn't most of the planet like this? Maybe for the exception of the mountains obviously but.. The whole planet is as green as this, right?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 03:17 AM
"Well the poles are as cold and frozen as any planet, but there isn't much land mass there. Otherwise its a lot of this yeah." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 03:49 AM
"You said you lived here for a while, you'd really trade all of this for being on a Starship?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 03:53 AM
"Well, I enjoy space life too. We see a lot of different types of people and get to explore the galaxy. Can't do that from Bajor. But long term I might want to come back. It is nice.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:04 AM
"I think I will..when I retire. I don't think I want to be in fleet when I start having kids, I don't want them exposed to all the danger of space, you know? Like I was an adult when I signed on, I had a choice. Kids don't- So..I'll probably come back here in my thirties or so." She gave a smile and a shrug, knowing it'd be a bit difficult to get a live-in visa, but it'd be worth it.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:06 AM
"There are nurseries on board." This wasn't a topic he'd expected to jump into when they came to the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:08 AM
"...Yeah but it's too dangerous, especially the Phoenix. I can't tell you how many decks got torn apart in the Tal Shiar battle, if my kids had died? I just- I just..Hm. Anyways- have you ever thought about where you'd retire?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:11 AM
"Uhhh, not really. I mean I guess Bajor? Probably not Earth. I'm sorry but it's so boring. And everything there is so invested in the federation that it'd feel like I'm still in starfleet.*
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:14 AM
She laughed aloud, nodding her head in agreement. "It's true. In a few isolated pockets it's not so heavily Star Fleet Propaganda'd, but admittedly, I'd choose Bajor over earth too. Not just because there's less Starfleet, but less visitors overall as well. Risa is all well and good, and where a LOT of people go to retire, but it's more like an amusement park for the thrill-seeking and base-instincts seeking crowds- not somewhere I'd settle exactly."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:19 AM
"Have you ever been to Casperia Prime? Think Risa, but less tropics, fewer people, and rings. Huge rings. The sky looks amazing, especially if you get away from the equator. It's honestly so much nicer than Risa and yet it's got half the tourists."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:20 AM
"I can't say I've ever been- or heard of it honestly. How did you come to visit it if it has so few tourists?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:22 AM
"The Mackinaw had to find an escaped prisoner. Some Bolian guy, I don't know. But we ended up searching the entire Hovarian Cluster for him."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:34 AM
"Wait, what! You guys had prisoners!? I didn't even realize Star Fleet escorted criminals.."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:36 AM
"We didn't have prisoners. We were just the closest to his last known location and had to bring him back. He's probably sitting in some Takaran penal colony or something."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:37 AM
"Oh, so you did find him though? Were the locals any help? What were they like? Did you get to visit a little after you finished your mission?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:41 AM
"Thats a lot of questions. Uhh, yes, no, he wasn't on Casperia Prime, just in the area, so the locals around him were mostly Betazoids, and yes we did visit Casperia."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:44 AM
"Sorry you just..You don't talk about the Mackinaw a lot so I was curious. But uhm, what all did you do there?" (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:51 AM
"Honestly, mostly just lounged around in a hotel. Oh, they have this little town that I could never pronounce the name of that had a bunch of musicians in the street? I've never seen those instruments before but they were really interesting. Picture a trombone and bagpipes joined together... but synthesized." He made sliding gestures with his hand when he described the alien instruments, having no idea what the thing was called.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:54 AM
"Ohh!~ Didn't you say you wanted to be a street performer once? Must have been the highlight of your trip, huh?" Finally stepping further into the hologram, she made a line for the water, though making sure to keep a slow enough pace that he was still near her. "Do you actually play any instruments?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:58 AM
Her walking was always slow for him, with her short little legs, so this was definitely a leisurely stroll. "Oh definitely not. I can't do anything artistically speaking. I tried to use a trumpet a few times but it was terrible. Also I didn't say I'd want to be a street performer, just that I would probably end up becoming one. Do you play anything?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:03 AM
"Hah, well.." She stumbled a bit, not quite embarrassed, but more so having not expected the question. "When I was younger, I played an ukulele..Don't ask how in the world a girl from Norway found an ukulele, because even I don't remember how I'd gotten it. But I was pretty alright with it." (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:07 AM
A not-so-subtle smirk spread over his face as he turned to face her. "You played the Ukulele? Do you... still do it?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:08 AM
"I haven't in years!~ I'm not sure I even can, I think the last I played I was..gosh, seventeen? I think I have a video somewhere." (edited)
Pulling out her PADD, she began to rapidly scroll through her video reservoir. At least two hundred videos had been recorded on the darn thing since she was seventeen. But, alas, it was still there. The video wasn't grainy like one would expect for a video shot nearly seven years ago- but it still pulled up! On screen was a much more baby-faced Sara, her hair plaited into two long braids going down her front as she sat with several other baby-faced Bjørge's on a beach, no doubt in Lofoten sometime in summer.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:15 AM
"Oh I have to see this. Weird, you look really young." He pulled the PADD closer to him, surprised at how different she was with only, what, five years? And a hair change. He hit play, eager to hear some Bjørge Ukulele music.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:17 AM
It was a light sound, something whimsical and soft, perhaps even some random, nameless song you might here on a tropical lo-fi music list. There were no words, she didn't dare sing, but the ocean in the background was an excellent tempo to the soft strum of the tiny instrument.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:21 AM
Tal listened to the song for a bit. "This is actually pretty good." He realized how that might sound and hurried to rectify his perceived mistake, holding his hands up in defence. "Not that I didn't think it would be! I just.. I don't know."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:23 AM
"This was about, seven years ago I think? I was seventeen getting close to eighteen..before I left for the academy. That's Sophie there-" She pointed to the other girl, her identical twin sat nearby in the water, her blonde hair cropped to her chin defiantly.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:24 AM
"I thought that was a reflection. Heh, guess it kinda is. So do you not play anymore?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:26 AM
"Pfft, in looks only I promise. She was such a trouble-maker, and still is.. But uhm, no not anymore. I always thought about picking it back up but I've always been so busy, you know? I'm always doing something and I'm not sure I have the time anymore to keep up my skills. Why..why're you smiling like that?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:28 AM
"Oh nothing. Me? I'm not smiling." He was smiling. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:30 AM
"What! You never smile, what're you smiling about? Do you think it's bad? You can say it, I won't get mad."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:32 AM
"First of all I always smile, that's a lie, second its not bad! Its just... a Ukulele? I mean its the most Sara instrument I can think of but, really?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:33 AM
"I mean! I don't even really remember how I even got it! Probably from my dad or something- someone probably left it at the Marina and he brought it home to me. Just, why is an Ukulele so funny?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:35 AM
"I don't know! It is just is, you know?" He couldn't really describe why he thought it was such a funny idea in his head. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:37 AM
"Not really, but I am glad you're amused.~" The video ended with the baby-faced Sara waving goodbye to the camera and it shutting off, going back to the video collection page. "But I think that's one of the last times I played- once I got to academy I was so busy I could barely think, much less play an instrument."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:38 AM
"You could say it helps your ferns grow and use your CSO time to practice."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:39 AM
"Heh!~ Maybe? I'll see if my dad will ship me it to me, and if he will, I'll start playing again, just for the plants, no other reason, got it?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:40 AM
"Oh of course." He nodded, putting on a serious look.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:42 AM
"Wanna walk in the water with me?" Tucking her PADD back into the pocket of her dress, she gestured for him to step into the water where she was already getting ankle-deep. The waves surged in the distance, but shoreline was soft and gentle, plipping lightly at her legs. It was.. surprisingly warm.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:45 AM
"Ehhh," He looked out at the vast, deep waters and then down at the sand. It was only simulated, and he wasn't going that deep. Still... "I guess. For a bit."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:50 AM
She gave a bright, genuine smile, holding her hand out to him expectantly. "We can look for shells!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:52 AM
He grabbed it eagerly, kicking off his shoes and stepping into the water. Ew. Wet. "They're holographic shells. Can't take them home."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:57 AM
"The fun is in the hunt, not the trophy! Though admittedly, back on Lofoten I had quite a driftwood collection from scouring the banks all the time. Did you ever collect anything when you were younger?" Taking his hand, she began the walk, almost immediately finding several round, hollow shells which she eagerly picked up with a small squeak of glee.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:59 AM
Rations. Hatred. Enemies. Memories. "Not really." He had to lean over when she picked up the shells. "What's that one?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:06 AM
"Aren't you the Bajoran here? You tell me?" She held the shell up to him gently, but expectantly. "I just know it's pretty is all. So? What did you do when you were a kid?" (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:08 AM
"I don't know every shell on the planet Sara. I didn't grow up here. I'm fairly certain it's used by some sort of ocean dwelling creature. And its spirally. The spiral-snail-shell. There."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:13 AM
"And I'm not a xenobiologist.. guess the world will never know- will just be the spiral snail shell of Bajor. But I mean, thats pretty good- had you come out the door with confidence with that name, I'd have believed you!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:16 AM
"Well I'd have to figure out how to translate it into old Bajoran if I want if I want it to be all sciencey."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:19 AM
"Say it in Bajoran, and then just flourish the accent, no one will question you! That's how a lot of science works."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:20 AM
"I don't know spiral, snail, or shell. I can probably get my accent right though."
"Wait is that all you do for your plants?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:24 AM
"Heh! When I name a new species I just take a random quirk of the plant, be it color, what it does or what it looks like, internet translate to Latin? Boom. New Plant species."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:25 AM
"How many species have you named?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:13 PM
"Oh, only one. Not long after you left I pollinated a few of my peach trees that were crossbred a few years back. And when they produced peaches, I did a genetic exam on the flesh and found out that they were actually crossbred with an alien strain called a talaxian jujube! And that the cross had never been done before. So I named the strain the Phoenix Peach, submitted it, and it got accepted!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:15 PM
"Really? We have our own peach now? That's kinda cool. What does it taste like?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 04:23 PM
"Incredibly sweet, sweeter than any earth peach, which is why I examined it in the first place. It was really like eating candy."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 04:24 PM
"Why didn't you name it after yourself? I mean, yeah naming it after the ship is cool, but you did make it."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:10 PM
Her cheeks reddened, her pace slowing down considerably. "Uh.. I just.. I was shy. I was in kind of a low place and didn't feel like.. I dunno, I deserved it?" (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:19 PM
"What? You made the thing. Why wouldn't you deserve the name? Is the name set now? How about the 'Jujubjørge Peach'. The 'Sara Sweet Peach'. 'Aurora Jujubes'. No not that last one, don't use that. But the others are options." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:24 PM
Shaking her head softly, she chuckled, lightly bumping into him as they walked further down the beach. There weren't any shells for several feet, which left her unoccupied enough to talk. "Ah, yeah it's set already. The data and the name has already been documented and printed by Starfleet.. but like I said I was just. I wasn't in a really good place at the time. If I could go back and change it, I might. But.. next discovery, you know?" (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:26 PM
"Like a unique Bajoran swirly shell? Or are you mad-sciencing more plants together?" He joked, trying to lighten her mood. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:29 PM
"Oh! I actually do have a fun surprise for Amy for Christmas! It's a cherry caocao coffee plant!! She has been dying for some exceptionally good coffee for months, and so I custom spliced a few varieties special for her. It'll be ready for harvest next month and it should be dried, roasted and ground just in time for Christmas."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:32 PM
"Really?" Oh, that was an opportunity. "So... you're saying you, Sara, made this cacao and cherry plant? So like you get to name it?" He kept walking with her for a few seconds, quiet. "I guess you can make the official Starfleet 'Cherry Sara'..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:35 PM
She had to think about that for a second. But.. the cherry, the chocolate, the coffee? It really was a Cherry Sara! She laughed again, nodding excitedly at the notion. "I guess it is! I didn't even realize that's what I'd done!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:37 PM
"It just happened naturally. You gotta take the opportunity now. And I might have to make a change to the recipe. After Christmas, of course."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:38 PM
"You know? I think that's what we were missing on the cherry Sara's the other night, we were missing the chocolate."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:41 PM
"Well I've never used chocolate before. But I'm sure the addition can't hurt."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:48 PM
"It wasn't chocolate? Ugh.. then I don't know what we're missing."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 05:51 PM
"I have a few Ideas. I'm pretty sure its the the proportions, but I'm sure getting some chocoherry in there will help."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 05:59 PM
"I'm kind of a chocolate fiend. I made me and-" Well better not say Oskar, he always got so huffy. "-a friend some hot chocolate last night and it made me ache for some homemade. With dark chocolate, cardamom, heavy cream? Ugh."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:01 PM
"Hot chocolate is the best drink to come out of Earth. What's Cardamom?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:04 PM
"It's a spice kinda similar to cinnamon, but not as strong. It's a mulling spice, for cider you know?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:07 PM
"Oooh Cider. Maybe thats the best drink. I don't know. You're tempting me with a lot of good options."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:08 PM
"I like a good apple cider too~ only hot, not cold. I don't trust anyone who drinks apple cider cold."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:09 PM
"What's wrong with cold? Both are good, granted. And I like it hot more. But it's still a great drink chilled. You're just used to living in an igloo where you're only source of warmth was the cup in your hands."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:14 PM
"Untrue! We have saunas and fires and... Hot drinks. Shut up." Letting go of his hand, she only very lightly shoved him.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:26 PM
He swayed away and took a few steps back, flailing his arms in an exaggerated loss of balance. "I just think you need to give it a chance cold. Not send me flying into the sea. We agreed you wouldn't do anything like that."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:32 PM
"I didn't shove you into the water! If anything you'd have fallen into the sand~"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:34 PM
"It's wet."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:38 PM
"I'm sorry.. do you wanna just sit in the sand instead?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:40 PM
"Nom we can keep walking. Not gonna find any shells just sitting. But, maybe we can avoid going much deeper..." He glanced out at the greenish water anxiously.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:42 PM
"If it's alright to ask.. What got you so afraid of the water? I guess it's not an uncommon fear, just.. curious. I was raised on an island so water is just a way of life but. Why does it affect you so much?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:46 PM
"I uh," He reached up and rubbed the ridges on his nose, shifting in his stance. "It's not really water. I mean the river was just really cold. But I don't like oceans. It's so... open? And deep? I don't know. It doesn't seem right, if that makes any sense."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:52 PM
"Well, I guess considering you were raised underground I imagine a small river might be more up your alley. Guess I can't convince you to snorkel with me, huh? So there were no oceans on Turkana four?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:54 PM
Mmm, more shifting. "Uh, no. Not really. That's a nice one." He kicked at a little shell half-buried in the sand.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 06:57 PM
"You know.. if the ocean makes you uncomfortable, we didn't have to come to this holoprogram.. we could have went to another one. I feel bad you're only here for my sake.."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 06:58 PM
"No no, it's fine. I like the scene. I just don't want to, you know, be in it." He waved his hand out towards the ocean. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:03 PM
Looking to him, the sand, and then the water, she guided him onto the dry sand, slipping her hand into his once again, but keeping herself in the very edge of the water. Best of both worlds, right? "What about spas and jacuzzi tubs?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:04 PM
"Well that's fine. They're warm. And contained." He dug his feet into the sand, halfway to his ankles, for no real reason.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:18 PM
"What about ocean life? Sharks and beluga whales, seals, oh! Polar bears!!~"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:19 PM
"Polar bears aren't ocean life? They're bears?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:20 PM
"They live, swim, and eat out of the ocean? Depend on the ocean to survive? I would consider them part of ocean life just as much as any shark or seal?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:21 PM
"But they don't have fins or gills or anything."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:22 PM
"Neither do harbor seals? But there they are, living in the ocean."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:24 PM
"Well they have fins, right? Whatever. Point is, bears are land things."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:25 PM
"I'm sorry? Which one of us is from Norway, Earth? I forgot. At best, they are both land and sea. But they are heavily encrypted into sea life, sir." (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:29 PM
"I'm sorry, I thought you were a treeologist, not a bearologist."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:30 PM
"Just because I don't have a degree in it doesn't mean I don't know the ins and outs of Norwegian geography and animals thereof. Tell me, what kind of animals did turkana have, did you know the native flora and fauna? Do you know what habitats they benefitted from most?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:36 PM
"I don't have to be lured into a trap by you." He looked up at where the holodecks ceiling would be when the announcement came over ships comms. "You going?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:37 PM
"..I dunno.. It said if you wanted to but. Heh, why? Ready to end our not-date already?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:38 PM
"I'm sure they can do without us."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:43 PM
"I'm only gonna bully you more and you have to hold my gross, warm, sweaty hand while I do it, is that what you're after?~"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:47 PM
"I didn't realize your hands were in such bad state. And I assure you holding your hand will always be better than an away mission, even when its all sweaty and gross."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:49 PM
"Aww~" She beamed a sugary grin at him and lightly bumped her hip into his. Bullying him physically was obviously her way of showing affection. "Have you ever been on an away mission on the Phoenix? They're really not..always bad. Just this last one turned out just fine!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:50 PM
"Well bartending is rarely considered a vital skill to most missions. And I don't think I'd've been allowed to take orders back then anyway. But since I came back? No."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:51 PM
"You could go on this one? They might need an absolute jerk of an engineer to help them along in their research~"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:53 PM
"Oh I don't think I'd be much use in a second-contact. You won't get rid of me that easily." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:57 PM
"Darn. Guess I'm stuck with the whiniest man I've ever met guiding me down the beach. Had I been thinking clearly I might have packed us a picnic to have in the sand. Maybe with a sheet down, obviously."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 07:58 PM
"Whiny? I am not whiny."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 07:59 PM
"You are the most whiny, actually." She grinned, squeezing his hand softly. "So picky too!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:01 PM
"I'm sorry I like to be comfortable! I know what I like, that's not picky." He was fully smiling, despite the complaints, and held her hand tightly.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:02 PM
"No seawater, no wild animals, no head scritches, nothing cold, no away missions, just no pleasing you- I have my work cut out for me."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:05 PM
"Seawater is nasty, animals are dirty and gross, head scratches are fine, just don't dig in, and warmth is the natural state of being."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:06 PM
"I'll remember that when I get my pet next shore leave- won't even be allowed in my room if you think my pet is dirty and gross!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:09 PM
"You're pet? Pets are different. They aren't wild. They're nice."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:12 PM
"I dunno, depends on the pet I'd wager? My sister kept a wild fox for a while until Mama made her release it."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:14 PM
"She just found a fox? And decided to keep it?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:15 PM
"Yeah. Fed it seal meat and led it back to the house and by then it loved her and it stayed around."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:17 PM
"Aren't they dangerous?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:18 PM
"Uhh! They can be. More so for any disease they might carry than any power of killing you, they're kinda small. Might bite you pretty bad, though. But this one was very sweet, it might have been fed by locals before or something. Dad built it a little hut and everything outback but eventually mom made her release it back."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:21 PM
"Are you planning on getting another fox? Set up a little shack in the Arboretum?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:22 PM
"Pft, no way. Foxes are a bit..smelly. I'm not sure what I'm going to get actually- was going to go to the ESD petshop and figure it out from there."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:23 PM
"The new Captain has a Starfish or something with her. She showed all of us in Engineering. Looked weird."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:26 PM
"Really? I haven't seen it yet. Maybe she'll show me if I ask politely- or offer to introduce her to the koi fish later. And while the koi aren't exactly my pets, I do love them. But I just want something in my room, something I can pet and feed treats, you know?" (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:28 PM
"You have a lot of plants in there. Don't you feed them?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:29 PM
"It's not the same, they aren't excited to see me or wanna cuddle or play or anything."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:32 PM
"Rigel is always excited to see me. I can tell."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:38 PM
"Pft! Rigel is a good boy, but now that he's in stasis, aren't you lonely? Maybe you should come with me to ESD and pick out a pet too when we go on shore leave."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:43 PM
"Ehhhh, I don't know. I mean I'll definitely come with you, but I don't think I'm getting a pet. We still haven't even moved Other Rigel into my quarters. It's still in the arboretum, right?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 08:52 PM
"Ah, no, she's also in stasis in the labs on deck four. It was getting too cold in the arboretum and I didn't want her to lose her leaves too fast, so I transferred her. She'll be out of stasis in the same time as Rigel, though!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 08:56 PM
"I'm glad he's got a little friend coming. Speaking of which, his leaves are getting a little grey. Is that normal?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 09:00 PM
"Yeah, it means they're about to fall off- which is also normal. He's gonna be bare bones for a little bit, but he'll bloom again really soon. It'll be fast too, like one day he'll be all limbs and trunk? And the next day he'll have sprouts everywhere!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 09:03 PM
"How will I know when to take him out of the refrigeration?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 09:08 PM
"You'll.. see the sprouts? That means he's read for some iron supplements and he'll begin blooming in a few weeks!"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 09:10 PM
"Iron supplements? I didn't know that. I need to get some of those."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 09:14 PM
"Oh you can just replicate them, but you'll start giving them to him about a week before stasis is up, that way he'll have stored the excess iron and it will help him bloom."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 09:15 PM
"And how long until then?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 09:19 PM
"Around February. You can always soil test to see if he's getting close to blooming? The pH will be higher than normal."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 09:22 PM
"I don't actually know what the pH is now, but ok. Thank you, by the way."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 09:23 PM
"Oh of course! I am a treeologist after all, if you didn't come to me for free advice I might actually be a little hurt."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 09:24 PM
"Heh. The best I know."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 10:11 PM
"Aw? You really think I'm the best treeologist? That's really kind, I'll be sure to mention you in my book~" As she spoke, she bent down to grab another she'll, though this one was much more fan shaped than the round snail like ones they'd been finding so far.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 10:15 PM
"Am I stuffed in the math section? A little asterisk at the bottom. 'Name suggested by one Tal Voran. Not important for the rest of this paper. Now for five more paragraphs about how wonderful cherries taste'. I can get behind that." He mimicked Sara's voice rather poorly as he recited the fake text. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 10:25 PM
"Pft! Yeah, that's about the gist of it. Though you have a terrible grasp of my accent. I thought you said you knew Norwegian, huh?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 10:29 PM
"My accent is dead on, ja? You just don't realize what you sound like." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 10:43 PM
"I know exactly what I sound like! And I don't sound that thick, you're just mean to me! Which is illegal by the way." She might have sounded annoyed, but she was all smiles.
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 10:49 PM
"I'm gonna need to see that section of the Charter. I don't remember any discussion of anti-mean-to-Sara laws at the Academy."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 10:54 PM
"Oh it's a rule I've added to the official protocols for the ship.. And you're treading that line awful hard, Tal."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 10:56 PM
"You can't do that?! I'll go to the captain with this, explain to her it's my right to be mean to Sara."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:02 PM
"Ohh, going to our brand new Captain saying that it's your right to bully her science department head? Lemme know how that works out for you~"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:05 PM
"Thats not-" Oh, she might have a point. "Fine."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:09 PM
"Hehe~" She looked absolutely smug, her smile showing off a bit of her teeth as she came to a standstill. "So that means you gotta be nice to me, Tal."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:11 PM
"No, I just have to be mean carefully."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:15 PM
"That honestly sounds like more trouble than it's worth! How do you "be mean carefully"?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:18 PM
"Carefully." He stated, sounding as blunt as possible. "Just have to avoid doing it around other officers. And as far as I can see," He looked around the holodeck, exaggerating the movement. "there don't seem to be any around."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:24 PM
"Oh? What're you gonna do to me? Call me a name? Push me into the water? Say my cooking isn't as good as your mama's?" She cheekily stuck out the tip of her tongue to him defiantly. (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:27 PM
"I mean, is it?" He mumbled, careful to make sure it was just loud enough to hear.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:29 PM
"I'd say it's on par. She makes better Italian food than me for sure. But I make better Norse food. But everything else is debatable. But that's not really being mean, is it?"
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:30 PM
"Of course you make better Norwegian food. She doesn't have the bones of her enemies to burn over an ancient viking fire and can't recite the Odin blessings."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:32 PM
"I don't have any enemies. Keep it up and I might re-enact a viking scene and tie you to the front of a langskip and go pillaging though." (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:33 PM
"I don't know what that means but please don't."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:36 PM
"You've never heard of being tied to the prow of a ship before? It olden times, they carved mermaids into the prow to appease Njǫrd, the water god, but you could also tie someone to the front as a flesh offering to him as well." (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:37 PM
"That sounds awful."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:38 PM
"Yeah, you typically drowned because of how low the boats were."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:38 PM
"Please no."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:39 PM
"I'd never actually do something so cruel. I'd lose my commission! Maybe drown you in pillows? Affection? Plant gifts? But never water."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:43 PM
"Thank you for being so considerate in your cruelty."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:45 PM
"I do try really hard. It's not easy being a cruel, ungodly heathen in such a cute, small frame- no one ever takes it seriously. You're very lucky." (edited)
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:49 PM
"Oh I must be. I've grown used to taking all of your threats seriously; even coming from such a small frame."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:53 PM
"You take my threats seriously and yet you still test my patience? You don't have very much to live for, do you Tal? I could be the end of you."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:56 PM
"No, I just don't think that you could cary them out. Don't get me wrong I fully believe you'll try to carry out all of your threats, but I don't have to worry about any of the results. You couldn't hurt a fly if you had a phaser."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:58 PM
"I've shot an enemy operative before! I slashed out a velociraptor's eyeball! Just because you don't go on away missions and see how useful I am doesn't mean I'm not."
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Anglachel 22-Oct-20 11:59 PM
"Well I'm not a Velociraptor."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 22-Oct-20 11:59 PM
"Means you're easier to take down and subdue is all."
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:01 AM
"Mmm, I doubt that. Besides, if it's illegal for me to be mean, it's illegal for you to be cruel."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:02 AM
"When have I ever been cruel about subduing you?~"
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:06 AM
"Wh... I guess not.."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:13 AM
She nodded her head, knowing full well she was right. She'd never been cruel even once! "Now that that's settled, you ready to get lunch? I think we've walked at least two miles, don't you?"
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:14 AM
"I think it counts as dinner." He looked up to the holographic sun low in the horizon.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:22 AM
"Dinner then? Though it's closing in on late evening, think there will be enough sunlight left for us to not eat in the dark? Which is all well and good on soap opera night but like, you know. It gets cold at night on the beach." (edited)
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:22 AM
"Sounds good."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:26 AM
"Want it here or in mess? Or my room? However you like, I'm honestly just hungry."
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:28 AM
"Well as much as I like the spot I don't think holographic food is gonna be very satisfying. Are you comfortable eating in the mess in your swimsuit? We can go to your quarters if you want."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:29 AM
"I still have my dress on? I never got to swim, so I never took it off- so like, it's not as if anyone will stare."
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:33 AM
"Oh I'm sure they will. Ensigns aren't used to their senior officers being so attractive."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:37 AM
"Uhm! Have you seen Commander Blanche Carlisle? I am a straight woman but Heavens and Winds have mercy that woman is gorgeous. Commander Varis? She could step on me and I'd say thank you. I don't even really generally like Andorians but Commander Ezran??" She shook her head, hiding her face. "Every senior officer on this SHIP is fine as all hell do you KNOW what it was like having a department head meeting??"
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:39 AM
"Wow. I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was such a struggle. Being qt the big kids table with so many 'fine as hell' officers."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:44 AM
"It's incredibly hard, and I'm the only Lieutenant there, I feel so outclassed with all these amazing, respected, experienced officers? I feel like I could die."
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:45 AM
"More away teams..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:45 AM
Hearing the overhead announcement, she sighed. "I really am needed this time. Rain check on dinner?"
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:45 AM
"Yeah, I should probably help make that probe. duty calls."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:47 AM
"Thanks for calling me pretty, that was really sweet of you, even if I know you only said it to escape my wrath~" Finally stepping out of the waters, she gave him hug around the waist, not really wanting to leave, but she was insatiably curious for what the away team held.
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:50 AM
"Oh I can always call you pretty. I mean I think the word I used was attractive but same thing." He held on to her, leaning into the hug, wanting to savor the feeling.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Oct-20 12:54 AM
"It's rare to get a compliment from you, so I'll cherish it regardless." Smiling into him, she idly rubbed his back for a few moments, drinking in the feeling before she'd realized it'd been a few minutes, she still needed to get changed! "I do gotta go with a bit of quickness,-" She murmured, finally pulling away from him and heading for the door. "Bye, love you, see you later!" And out the door she went.
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 12:56 AM
"Bye." He stood there in the empty scene, digging his feet into the sand again.
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Anglachel 23-Oct-20 01:16 AM
Oh yeah, he had stuff to do. Pulling himself out of the holographic beach, he shut down the program and left.
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 04:30 PM
[D] Eleanor had set the holodeck to a wonderful Floridian beach resembling the 21st century. She had also added to the computer to make it early morning, with a few background people, but not so many that it would be uncomfortable. Just some background noise to enjoy as she walked along the beach, throwing a stick to Ringo. Which he would bring back and forth as he skipped along the shallow waves beating against the sand.
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 04:48 PM
After arriving outside the holodeck, Jaime pressed the button on the panel to open the door. Once the door opened, Jaime saw the beach environment inside (now broken up by the starship door planted in the sand), and the Tactical Ensign with her dog. Not having noticed that the holodeck was occupied, Jaime stammered out an apology. "S-sorry... I-uh, I hadn't realised anyone was in here... I can... come back later..."
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 04:54 PM
Before Eleanor had the chance to say anything, Ringo bolted over to the new officer and sat at their feet with a panting smile. With a sudden jolt of surprise, Eleanor looked over instantly and waved her hands dismissively. "Oh no! You’re totally fine, I can leave if you want or- I don’t believe I know you, are you new here?" She smiled almost as widely as her dog, she remembered being a new ensign on the ship. No friends, intimidated, perhaps this newcomer would like to join her. "Would you like to come in? We can change the scene! Ringo just really loves the water." Her words were rapidly shooting out of her mouth excitedly, she hoped that the poor ensign was able to connect them into some sort of sentence that made any sort of sense.
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 05:07 PM
"Uh... sure" Jaime said, in response to Eleanor's question. They had calmed down slightly since they'd walked in. "But... the beach is fine and you were here first, you're welcome to stay," They finshed with a smile. "The name's Jaime... Jaime Devereux, I'm the new Security Ensign." Jaime said, "And... you are?"
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 05:09 PM
"Welcome aboard Jaime, I'm Ensign Eleanor Davies. I'm with the tactical department." She wandered over to them and put out her hand to shake.
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 05:17 PM
Jaime shook her hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you," they said, "Is this... Florida?" They asked, looking round the simulated environment. "I've only really been to San Francisco in America."
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 05:32 PM
"Yes, as a matter of fact!" Eleanor looked out over the beach scape. "I've never been to Florida myself, but I'd seen some old pictures. Where are you from, if you don't mind my asking?"
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 05:43 PM
"Oh, I grew up in London," Jaime told her, "But I spent some time in Paris as well. How about you?"
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 05:49 PM
"Ooo London, I'm from Utah. I'm sure it's no where near as nice as London." Eleanor laughed softly.
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 06:03 PM
Jaime laughed slightly in response. "I don't know, I'm sure Utah has it's good points. Besides, city life can be really hectic at times. If I'm honest, it's really the people you're with that makes where you live a great place. I mean... If I hadn't had my mums, I dunno what it would've been like." (edited)
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 06:17 PM
Eleanor raised her eyebrows softly in response, she wasn't sure what that was like. She grew up with a neglectful father and two grandparents that she could only visit in the summertime. "I would imagine so, I'm a country bumpkin so I wouldn't know anything about growing up in a city!" She began walking again, hoping Jaime would follow.
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 06:27 PM
As Eleanor started walking, Jaime moved as well and walked alongside her. "Well... there are a lot more people in a city than in the countryside," they said, "Which can be both a blessing and a curse. I mean, people are great and all but sometimes you just want to sit in the fresh air and relax... not very easy when there are millions of people around every corner."
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 06:33 PM
"Oh goodness! I guess it's like any place, there's the pros and cons! My graduating class was only 30 people. I can't imagine having people around every corner. But I'll be honest I've met more people here than I had ever met there. It's all still quite new to me." Ringo trod along at the pair's heels, sniffing around and leaving large paw prints in the sand.
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 06:56 PM
"Yeah... nothing really prepares you for living on a starship," Jaime said, turning their head to look at the dog following behind them "You have a nice dog... what's his name?"
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 06:59 PM
Eleanor looked fondly at the rather large great dane puppy, "Thanks! His name is Ringo! Believe it or not I only got him a few months ago, he's grown so fast! He's being trained to be a therapy dog, but I have yet to contact the CMO to get him approved for the ship."
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 07:12 PM
"Where'd you get the name from? Wasn't there a Classical Musician called Ringo?" Jaime asked, thinking back to their childhood and their mothers' love of classical music. Their favourite band was 'Queen,' but Jaime was sure he'd heard of one called 'The Beatles', one of those was called Ringo, right? "But, yeah, I'd see the CMO before too long... I'm not sure what repercussions there are for having an unapproved animal on board." (edited)
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 07:24 PM
"Oh, he's allowed to be here! He's just not certified for medical duty yet." She paused for a moment before her eyes lit up. "Yes! You know about 'The Beatles'?! My mother named me after one of their songs, and then as I grew older I became very into their musical discography. A lot of people haven't heard of them, so what a wonderful surprise!" (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 07:44 PM
"Oh, haha," Jaime laughed at their own misunderstanding. "Well, at least you aren't going to get in any trouble." "And, oh, yeah, my mums basically brought me up on late-20th-century music." Jaime admitted, "I never thought it would help me make a friend though." (edited)
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 07:47 PM
"Your moms were wonderfully cultured," Eleanor smiled cheerfully before listening to the announcement over the comms with a small frown. "Oh boy, are you going to attend the mission?"
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 07:53 PM
"I was planning on having some down time... but, if duty calls..." Jaime said, "although, I will have to go and put my uniform on."
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 07:57 PM
"It's entirely optional, and I'm going to be staying this time around. If they need more people I will gladly join them." She sighed softly, "I might be inclined to join you however, if you decide to go. I would hate to cut our conversations short! Not that we would get much time to chat, I guess."
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 08:01 PM
"I think I'll go, I'd like to be there when they hopefully solve this mystery."
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 08:04 PM
"Alright, I appreciate your joining me! When you return from your mission feel free to send me a message from your PADD. I'd love to hang out with you again! And perhaps you can meet some more people!" She smiled a little sadly, she had been enjoying the conversation. "Stay safe out there!"
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Lieutenant Xeya 27-Oct-20 08:05 PM
"I will," Jaime, said, smiling and waving, before leaving the holodeck
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Finley Harrison 27-Oct-20 08:39 PM
[D] Eleanor finished her walk with Ringo before leaving the holodeck and bringing both herself and her dog back to her room for some much needed rest.
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Remi-chan 28-Oct-20 02:34 PM
Kytha entered with Kianaa, still Abit sniffily from crying
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 28-Oct-20 02:36 PM
The scene around them was the banks of Lake El-Nar on Betazed. Just greenness, the quiet rush and flow of water in front of them and the cloudless sky overhead. Kianaa led her friend to a bench and sat her down.
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Remi-chan 28-Oct-20 02:39 PM
Kytha sat down and looked out over the water, taking in the view, breathing deeply as she listened to the sound of the water "It's beautiful... Makes me wish I went out Abit more while growing up" She smiled softly
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 28-Oct-20 02:48 PM
The smile brought a tiny upturn to her own lips - as did the shift in her mood. That was a start at least. "Yeah. It is beautiful! There's all sorts of amazing plants and animals here too! Mother would take me here to watch the birds or collect insects sometimes..."
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Remi-chan 28-Oct-20 03:07 PM
Kytha laughed gently "My mom was always fustrated with me. I never wanted to leave the house. I was such a bookworm back then. I just wanted to consume all the knowledge I could"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 28-Oct-20 03:09 PM
"I was much like you." She sighed and reclined back on the bench with her legs crossed. "Just books and me... until I decided that to put myself into the universe I had to just... do it. Go out there and say hi. Now here I am... and here you are."
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Remi-chan 28-Oct-20 03:12 PM
"It took me Abit longer. I didn't start being out in the world till the academy. I learned that there was so little I knew about the world because I hadn't been experiencing it. I found I had to have the courage to speak up and ask uncomfortable questions. It was a slow process but here I am."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 28-Oct-20 03:14 PM
"Here you are! Atta girl!" She smiled a little more brightly this time. She loved hearing the stories of others and how they came to be who they were - especially if said story involved a turnaround like this one. "I'm proud of you."
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Remi-chan 28-Oct-20 05:07 PM
"Yeah, it was something I realized on my first hands on assignment. I noticed how different practical use and book knowledge was and knew I had to interact with the world more and put myself out there. It was Abit nerve racking the first few times but I gradually got used to it!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Oct-20 05:19 PM
[Kianaa]"And I am so proud of you for making that change. It's a good change!" She smiled and hugged her again.
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Remi-chan 28-Oct-20 05:53 PM
"Thanks" She smiled "We all have to go through change throughout our lives"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Oct-20 11:49 PM
[Kianaa]"Both good and bad - but I am so glad you made this good one." She smiled and yawned a little bit. "Shall we go for a walk then?"
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 12:32 AM
"Sure" She stood up and stretched. She was already feeling alot better.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 12:39 AM
[Kianaa]She smiled and walked off with her around the perimeter of the lake. (edited)
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 12:47 AM
Kytha followed her, walking beside her "Thank you for this Kianaa. I don't know what I would do if you hadn't been there for me"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 01:01 AM
[Kianaa]"You're welcome." She smiled brightly and squeezed her hand - a platonic gesture of course.
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 01:05 AM
"I... Just haven't lost someone like that before... It was just such a shock... I'm sorry you had to see it"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 01:18 AM
[Kianaa]"No worries! We all have our ups and downs. That's life." She smiled and hugged her tightly.
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 01:21 AM
Kytha hugged her back "Yeah... Your right. I just need to do what I am able to do now"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 01:28 AM
[Kianaa]"And that is to remember them the best you can. No?"
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 01:46 AM
"Okay" She gave a soft smile as they continued there walk
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 01:57 AM
[Kianaa]She walked on, humming softly to herself. The song sounded melancholy but it was all she could do to keep her spirits up. "What else do you like to dp in your free time?"
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 02:41 AM
"Well... I like to read. I also enjoy painting though I'm not good at it. I'm only good at mixing colors which is also my favorite part"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 03:14 AM
[Kianaa]"Reading! How about reading something you like when we get back?"
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 10:21 AM
"Okay. I will. " She looked out over the water, seemingly deep in thought
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 11:09 AM
[Kianaa]She chuckled and fell silent, allowing Kytha to think.
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 02:25 PM
Kytha took in her surroundings, thinking about how to proceed from this tragedy. Reveling in the serenity they were surrounded by
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 04:52 PM
[Kianaa]"So whaddaya wanna do now? Head back maybe?"
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Remi-chan 29-Oct-20 06:30 PM
"Yeah.. I'm getting kinda tired"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-20 12:02 AM
[Kianaa]She nodded and stood to leave - when the announcement came through and a smile blossomed on her face. "Well! Didja hear that? The planet's fine now!"
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Remi-chan 30-Oct-20 12:22 AM
Kytha collapsed in relief, tears streaming down her face once more "I c-can't believe they made it! I'm just so glad there okay"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 30-Oct-20 12:36 PM
[Kianaa]"Oh, heck yeah-" Her smile grew wider when she realized that the oppressibely negative feeling in her mind had vanished. "...and I think the crew is better. Happier!"
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Remi-chan 30-Oct-20 12:55 PM
"Kytha quitely sobbed with relief. She was just glad they were all okay. She felt a weight had been lifted off her shoulders*
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 01:10 AM
[Kianaa]She too felt tears stream down her face as she hugged her friend tight. "Well. Home we go, then?"
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Remi-chan 31-Oct-20 12:43 PM
"Yes!" She smiled and returned the hug
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 02:32 PM
[D]Kytha and Kianaa had left for their quarters sometime ago.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Nov-20 05:36 PM
[D] Dei would walk onto the bridge of an Odessey class ship, people milling about their daily lives onboard. The helmsman seat was empty. The Betazoid Captain looked over at Dei and smiled. "Thanks for coming, Ensign. Mind taking your chair and starting this bus to Starbase 39 please?" He asked, rubbing his chin.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Nov-20 05:41 PM
"Aye sir." Deimora nodded, taking her station and setting a course, "Ready to execute, what warp speed?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Nov-20 05:44 PM
[Captain] "Warp 8.5, Ensign. I've got a dinner meeting to catch and I don't plan on missing it this time." He adjusted his sleeves.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Nov-20 05:48 PM
Deimora punched in the speed and smoothly lowered the lever setting them into a comfortable jump to warp.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Nov-20 06:34 PM
[D] After about a minute, a Tactical Ensign spoke up. [Tac-E] "Sir, reading incoming two hostiles off our port bow. Unknown origin or ship design." [Captain] "Helm. Increase speed to warp nine. Hopefully theyll lost interest."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Nov-20 06:41 PM
Deimora tapped her console and raised the speed, carefully calculating what do do if the hostiles decided to engage.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Nov-20 06:55 PM
[D] Dei could see on her display that the hostiles were still following them...and gaining speed. [Captain] "How are we looking, Ensign? They still following us?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Nov-20 07:01 PM
"Still gaining Captain, should I engage evasive maneuvering?" And of course by that she meant issue out a yellow or maybe red alert depending on the outcome. Deimora's knuckles tensed on the lever now flush with the console. Her eyes narrowed dangerously as she fixated on the windshield.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Nov-20 07:05 PM
[Captain] The captain tapped a button on his chair. "All hands, this is the Captain. Raise us to yellow alert." He tapped again to close the mic. "Try to lose them, Ensign."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Nov-20 07:22 PM
"Aye sir. Engaging manual evasive maneuvers." Deimora announced, taking them out of the warp stream and to a seemingly uninhabited part of space. She managed to use under a second to crack her knuckles and shake out her neck before returning her complete focus. Time to get to work.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Nov-20 11:03 PM
[D] The ships kept going and dropped out of warp two hundred thousand kilometers behind, approaching fast. [Captain] "How we holding up, Ensign? They still coming in on us?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Nov-20 12:13 AM
"Two hundred thousand kilometers and closing sir. But I have an idea." Deimora suggested.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 04-Nov-20 12:33 AM
[Captain] "Let's hear it, Ensign. Fast, before those ships get too far on our tails."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Nov-20 12:35 AM
“I could manually adjust so that we arc over them like a reverse leapfrog, turn back upright and enter warp again.” Deimora explained as she kept impulse speeds high, trying to outlast the two ships for the time being.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 04-Nov-20 12:41 AM
[Captain] "Interesting theory, Ensign. A reverse leap frog would get us a lead time big enough to get back to base. Alright. Work me some magic, Ensign."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Nov-20 02:48 AM
Deimora nodded, "Aye sir." She began to steer the ship upwards to an exponential degree forming a curve backwards until they were parallel to the ships now below them, which was all relative of course because space has no up or down. From there, Deimora turned the ship back right side up and punched in the coordinates first given at warp nine this time before entering.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 04-Nov-20 02:52 AM
[Captain] "That is some damn fine flying, Ensign. Good work." [D] The simulation paused and the comm line kicked on. [Lincoln] "Sounds like your test is done. Come on out, Byrne."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Nov-20 03:12 AM
"Alright!" Deimora grinned as she got up and left, "Headed out Di."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 01:10 AM
The doors opened to reveal the bridge of the Phoenix - as it usually was. All the stations and chairs were empty, of course. "Please, ensign, the captain's chair." He said, walking up to the tactical officer's station.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 01:13 AM
She cocked her head to the side slightly before returning it to it's normal position. The first officer telling her to sit in the captains chair wasn't something she heard everyday. "Yessir." She walked over to the chair and then sat down, it felt odd.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 01:17 AM
[D]The rest of the bridge crew materialized in their seats - one of them looked suspiciously like Aaron. Hmmm. Wait, no. It was Aaron, yeah. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 01:19 AM
She raised an eyebrow, that was odd, really really odd. The rest of the bridge crew was seemingly randomly generated but that was definitely Aaron. Still she didn't say anything and brushed it off as a rather odd simulation glitch.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 01:36 AM
"Computer, begin program." The stars on the viewscreen began to move as if they were in spaceflight. "For this simulation I will be playing the role of your tactical officer."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 01:40 AM
She felt herself relax a bit once the stars started moving on the viewscreen but she couldn’t help wonder what the scenario would be. “Ok sir.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 01:51 AM
He nodded and looked down at the tactical station, raising an eyebrow. "Captain, there is a Tzenkethi warship on an intercept course. Its weapons are armed."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 02:19 AM
She barely missed a beat. “Slow us down, shields up, and try hailing them.” She ordered the helmsman, communications officer and Dune.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 02:28 AM
[D]The ship slowed, a Tzenkethi Tzen-tarr class dreadnought coming into view on screen. At the Phoenix's hail, a large, scaly Tzenkethi flag officer appeared on screen. "Federation scum. You are trespassing in Tzenkethi space. Turn around and leave, or be terminated."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 02:42 AM
"Is there an official claim on this area of space by your people?" She asked the flag officer.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 02:50 AM
[Tzenkethi]"As of this day we annex the moon of Atraxis Psi and the space into it into the Coalition. You are in that space. Leave or be destroyed."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 02:53 AM
"Wait a moment please." She told the officer as she gestured to the comms officer to mute their side so the Tzenkethi couldn't hear them she then turned to the helmsman. "Where are we headed and is there any way we could get there while also avoiding their territory? I want to keep this civil."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 02:56 AM
[Comms officer]"We are headed to-" Boom. The Phoenix shook with the impact of a Tzenkethi disruption torpedo.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 02:58 AM
The explosion shook her in the chair and she held onto the arms of it. "Status on shields? And back us up out of their territory, we can find another way to our destination."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 03:11 AM
"Shields at 85%, captain." [Helm]"Setting a reverse course, full impulse, now."
[D]Boom. The ship shook yet again, and the lights flickered a bit.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 03:15 AM
Damn, she thought, they kept hitting the, they'd only be able to take a few more hits. "Unmute the hail and get us out of here." Her face was scrunched up in concentration now as she spoke to the Tzenkethi. "We are leaving your territory there is no need for you to fire at us."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 03:21 AM
[Tzenkethi]Apparently they weren't listening. Ha. Another tetryon beam hit the Phoenix, blowing the science officer on duty away from his console.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 03:23 AM
She was getting rather nervous now, why weren't they stopping. "End transmission. Helm get us out of here and into warp stat. Dune, update on the shields, how much more can we take?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 03:26 AM
"Forty percent." He replied, "And buckling. I recommend that we-" His console sparked, zapping him through his hand which was placed upon it, and he cried out in pain, conking out on the floor.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 03:30 AM
Only three hits had gotten them down to 40%, this really wasn't good. Why weren't they getting away faster? She suddenly remembered something and immediately felt like an idiot. She turned to comms. "Put the ship on red alert and tell medical to get to the bridge." She looked around the room. "If anyone here is qualified for it I need you at a tactical station, if there's no one here, tell tactical to send someone up."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 03:32 AM
[Aaron]"Captain. I have an idea that can help us."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 03:33 AM
In the chaos she had almost forgotten that Aaron was on the bridge. She looked at him, if he had and idea she would hear it. "What is it Lieutenant?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 03:37 AM
[Aaron]"I can access the ship's tactical and shield systems using my Borg implants. Get them back up again and help us make it out of here."
[Med officer]"Like hell you won't, sir! Your implants can't handle that kind of stress! It'll kill you!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 03:42 AM
She though about it for a moment. Shields at 40%, the ship in real danger, hundreds of people counting on her to make it out alive. But Aaron... she couldn’t- She snapped herself out of it. If he didn’t do it the whole ship could be destroyed and she couldn’t take that risk. She looked to Aaron and took a deep breath. “Do it Lieutenant.” She commanded, gripping the arms of the chair so hard her knuckles turned white.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 04:01 AM
[Aaron]The hologram nodded, extended his tubules and plunged them into his console. Immediately the ship's shields began to shore up - unlike 'Aaron' himself, who seemed to be in immense pain.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 04:04 AM
Lithop tried her best to look away. She knew it wasn't real, that the Aaron in the program was just a hologram. Unfortunately holograms could be pretty realistic and it hurt none the less. She noticed the shields start doing better. "You're doing well Aaron." She said, her voice cracking despite herself.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 04:17 AM
[D]The Phoenix fired a volley of quantum torpedoes behind them against the dreadnought's hull and went to warp even as the ship shook again from the impact of the other vessel's tetryon weapons.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 04:24 AM
Lithop sighed in relief as they jumped into warp. The ship was safe and would live to see another day... at the cost of Aaron. "Take the ship down to a yellow alert and in nothing happens in a half hour take the ship off alert all together." She told the comms officer as she stood up and motioned the medical officer to follow her over to Aaron, not that they could do anything at this point. She put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a reassuring squeeze. "You did good Aaron, you saved the ship."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 04:27 AM
[D]The former drone was cold in her hands, slumped over against the console with eyes lifeless.
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[D]The medic scanned him and looked up at her, shaking her head. "I'm so sorry."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 04:29 AM
She nodded and removed her hand. It's all a hologram, it's all a hologram she repeated to herself in her head. She had passed right? She had saved the ship right? when would the program shut down? "It's ok medic." She turned to Dune's unconscious body. "Did I pass?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 04:31 AM
[D]Just then the program froze - and Dune got to his feet with a neutral expression on his face. "You did. Congratulations, ensign."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 04:31 AM
She found herself smiling now. "Thank you."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 04:49 AM
"You are welcome." His expression softened then. "I'm sorry about lieutenant Miller. I take it the two of you were close?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 04:56 AM
She coughed awkwardly. “I know it’s just a hologram sir, but yes, we are close. We just started dating before shore leave.” It felt weird to tell that fact to the first officer, but she also felt like he deserved and explanation on why she had gotten emotional.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 05:00 AM
"I see. Well, I wish the two of you all the best going forward!" He said, sincerely, genuinely happy for both. Perhaps he could help her to get out a little more... maybe. Somehow he looked a fraction wistful. "In any case, ensign, you have passed. Well done! You are dismissed." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Nov-20 05:03 AM
“Thank you commander.” She said before heading out the doors.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 09-Nov-20 03:21 PM
He left the holodeck shortly after her.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 09:36 PM
Maggie entered and sighed as she  stretched slightly. Before performing a little jump and speaking. “Verne-280 please.” With that, the inside of a Yellowstone Runabout appeared. She took a breath as she tapped her badge.@Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb. Please report to the first holodeck for ACTO training.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 09:39 PM
[Comms] "Aye, sir. I will be there in just a moment." [D] And the Vulcan was, entering the holodeck maybe thirty seconds later, his uniform as crisp as ever. "Lieutenant Maleb, reporting as ordered, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 09:43 PM
Maggie smiled, giving a wave as she looked over to Maleb. “Hello Maleb. Welcome to ACTO training. We’re going to do some away team mission leading.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 09:46 PM
The hybrid furrowed his brows for a moment. Hadn't the Captain said to speak with Commander Varis? Or, more importantly, to do work with the real team, outside of the Holodeck? There was hesitance in his voice and the tiniest bit of suspicion in his eyes when he spoke. "Aye, sir." Well, he'd done this thousands of times in CTATS. At least it probably wouldn't take too long.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 09:49 PM
Maggie noticed Maleb’s suspicion and sighed. “We’re doing this with AI teammates first so we get a handle on it together before doing it with real people.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 09:53 PM
"Understood, sir." He said, consciously clearing any and all emotion from his face. He'd done this before. He could do this, certainly. "What is the scenario, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 09:59 PM
Maggie looked over to him with a nod. “Well. That would be a raid on a small Tal Shiar base on New Romulus. A abandoned house.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:01 PM
"Understood. What will my team look like, sir?" Obviously, he couldn't expect to know them as well as he knew his real team, but knowing at the very least how many he would have was vital.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:02 PM
Maggie raised an eyebrow as she looked at him. “The Captain wanted us to work together. So I’m joining you on the simulation.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:03 PM
"Will there be anyone else, Lieutenant?" Ah. That made sense. "Or is there anything else that I should know before we begin, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:08 PM
Maggie gave a nod before continuing speaking. “Three more tactical officers.  Generalists. Beyond that not much else other than there is six enemies in the house. And we need to formulate a plan once we land.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:10 PM
"Understood, sir." He nodded back, rolling his shoulders slightly in preparation. "I am ready whenever you deem it approprate to begin, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:13 PM
Maggie clicked a button on her PADD with a smile before standing up and walking out of the shuttles main bay. Soon the pair found themselves in a desert like hill camp. Complete with a second shuttle carrying weapons and armour, alongside some binoculars.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:15 PM
Maleb glanced at Maggie for a moment before gearing up, grabbing the binoculars, and looking towards the camp through them, his brain already picking apart his surroundings for a plan of attack. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:18 PM
[D] The house seemed to have a roof entrance and what looked like a boarded up cellar door. Beyond that any windows or additional doors appeared to be boarded up. The most worrying thing appeared to be a large disruptor gun mounted onto the roof.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:21 PM
"I do not see any Tal Shiar agents." Maleb explained. "There is, however, a weapon mounted to the roof. It will be necessary to disable that first." He decided before looking over his shoulder at the group, hoping to pick out the two smallest teammates. He would have gone himself, but a 6'0 Vulcan isn't exactly subtle in the desert sun.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:29 PM
Maggie nodded as she motioned for the binoculars. “Indeed. If we can get two behind the gun to disable it. It would make going in a whole lot easier. Alongside that, I think we should go in through the roof.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:30 PM
"I agree, sir." He said, handing over the binoculars. "We can transport two people to the roof and have them disable the weapon, then the rest of us can beam in."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:31 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked at the cellar  entrance. “Maybe have one or two near the cellar door. In case they try to escape that way.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:35 PM
"We can stun them from the roof. It is dangerous to risk giving the Tal Shiar the higher ground." With the grenades they had, it might even prove to be deadly. No, that wasn't an option. "It is better to begin at the roof, leave one or two officers there, and work our way down." He gestured at two of the holographic teammates who appeared to be light and small. "If you both are comfortable with it, it would be ideal for you two to be beamed over first."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Nov-20 10:46 PM
Maggie looked towards the smaller members of the away team. Who both quickly nodded their head’s in agreement.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Nov-20 10:57 PM
"It is logical to have everyone in the buffer so that, if there is an incident, we will be able to beam the others in near-instantly." He explained. "I will operate the transporter. Is that acceptable to you, Lieutenant Verne?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 12:30 AM
Maggie nodded as she handed the weapons to the holographic teammates. “Aye. Let’s do it!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 01:42 AM
Maleb nodded as he headed to the transporter panels. Meanwhile, the holograms stepped onto the pad. "I do not believe it would be wise to risk our comms signal being detected. I will be watching with the binoculars, so I will be able to see it if you simple raise a 'thumbs-up'." He said to the pair set to beam in first. "Then, I will beam in everyone else and then myself. If you are detected, use your comm badge. Is everyone ready?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:01 AM
Maggie nodded as she stood by the pad with a nod towards Maleb. “Aye. Beam them down.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 02:29 PM
"Understood, sir." Maleb said, sliding his hands along the console as everyone on the pad dematerialized. Only two rematerialized on the rooftop, the third held in the buffer as Maleb waited for a signal.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 02:39 PM
[D] The two officers quickly got to work. Dismantling the gun quickly before giving a thumbs up toward the pair overseeing the mission. “Okay. Do we leave them on the rooftop for overwatch like we said?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 02:50 PM
"Yes, sir. Then I'll beam both of us over to the rooftop as well, sir, and we can begin working our way down." Maleb explained, hitting a few buttons and stepping onto the pad himself, though he waited for Maggie to join him before beaming over.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 03:42 PM
Maggie nodded as she stepped onto the pad and pulled a rifle over her. Getting ready for the oncoming fight.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 03:43 PM
"Computer, initiate transport." Maleb ordered, and the pair disappeared in a flurry of light, only to reappear on the rooftop, along with the individual still in the buffer. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 04:12 PM
Maggie took cover near the top door to the house and opened it. Motioning for Maleb to lead them down.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 04:15 PM
Leaving two officers up on the roof, Maleb pressed his back up against the wall besides the door, very, very carefully peeking around the doorway, rifle up. He listened for any noise whatsoever, and he kept his eyes open for any threats.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 04:50 PM
Maggie moved behind Maleb. Alongside another Tactcal officer. Then, two pairs of footsteps could be  heard approaching them. The hallway they were in was long and dark, with two doors on either side of the hallway potentially leading into other rooms. The footsteps appeared to be coming from the staircase down the hallway, there were two large crates for cover as well. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 05:08 PM
Maleb gestured for everyone to hide behind the crates. He was still hoping to keep the element of surprise, given they were outnumbered two to one. He himself crouched behind one of the boxes and pressed up as close to it as he could.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 05:45 PM
Maggie took a crouch behind another box. Aiming her rifle towards the stairway. “Open fire on my mark.” The other officer took a crouch behind Maleb.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 05:47 PM
"Lieutenant, we should attempt to come up behind them, to avoid an open firefight." Maleb whispered. "Otherwise they may alert the others, sir. It is logical to allow them to pass the crates and circle around behind them, then stun the agents, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 05:48 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked to Maleb and whispered back. “Maybe move up to one of the doors up there. Then open fire when they pass by?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 05:57 PM
"I do not believe that will be necessary, sir. It creates unneeded risk, as we do not know what is in those rooms." Maleb said, pressing more up against the crate in preparation for the enemies' approach.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 06:51 PM
Maggie nodded and pressed against her crate in return. Getting ready to open fire as Maleb was ready. As the footsteps grew closer. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 06:57 PM
Maleb held up a finger, 'wait'. He listened carefully, not intending to move until it became necessary to go the long way around the crates to avoid being seen. Patience was vital.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 07:03 PM
Maggie held her breath as the two agents slowly began to approach. Out of the corner of his eye. Maleb saw them making their way down the hallway. Disruptor pistols holstered.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 07:05 PM
Signalling a circular motion with his finger, Maleb began to crawl around the box, staying low and out of sight, timing it such that he would come up behind the agents without their knowledge. 'Please work,' he thought. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 07:07 PM
Maggie did the same, and somehow it seemed to work. As Maggie aimed her rifle towards one of the agents from behind.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 07:09 PM
With his rifle on stun, Maleb took aim at the other agent and mouthed a count off, 'Three... Two... One.' and fired. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 07:19 PM
Maggie did the same, firing at exactly the same time. As a comm came though for Maleb and Maggie. “Sir. One just exited from the basement. I think he’s going to..the southeast of the house exterior. Orders?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 07:22 PM
Maleb instantly tapped his badge, trying to cut off the end of the transmission to reduce the noise. He whispered just loud enough to be heard as he motioned for those in the hall to stack up on one of the doors. [Comms] "Stun him."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 07:39 PM
Maggie nodded as she moved to stack up on one of the doors. Looking in and seeing multiple provisions for long stays, rations and water namely. [Comms] “Done sir. We’ll continue overwatch, but I’d hurry up.  if the other two notice that their friend is gone for long. They might go looking.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 07:49 PM
Maleb looked in as well, and he too saw no one. So, he gestured to the other door and quietly moved to stand by it before peeking in, rifle up.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 08:06 PM
More of the same. It was clear the upper floors were apparently supply housing. Going down seemed to be the best bet to find the remaining two.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 08:16 PM
Realizing this, Maleb pointed at the stairs and began creeping down quietly, sticking to the edges of the steps so they wouldn't creak under his weight and keeping his gun up, just in case. Every few moments, he held up a raised fist ('Stop.') so that he could listen, still trying to stay hidden from the remaining three agents.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 08:18 PM
Maggie followed exactly behind him with the AI teammate. Before looking towards a second set of stairs as they entered the first floor. It seemed to be a regular living room. Nothing peculiar about it. It seemed the Romulan’s didn’t use this room for much else then boarding up entrances.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 09:32 PM
At first, the Vulcan thought they were clear to continue down the staircase... but ever paranoid, Maleb quickly went around the whole room, ensuring that there was no one hiding.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 09:53 PM
Maggie moved to stand near the staircase. Maleb quickly discovered that it was as it seems. No one was hiding amongst the pretty barren floor.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 09:55 PM
Seeing this, Maleb once again lead the group to continue down the stairs.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 09:57 PM
Maggie followed close behind. Before they found the door to an apparent cellar. Where two voices could be heard. “The others should be back by now!” “It is fine. Perhaps storage had an issue, if we need to we can call them.” This was obviously using the universal translator.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 09:59 PM
"Lieutenant Verne, you take the one on the left. I will take the one on the right." Maleb explained in a whisper, hoping the layout of the inside would at least somewhat match what he was saying. To the remaining officer, he said, "You take any remaining agents. Is everyone ready?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:00 PM
Maggie nodded as did the other officer. Maggie placed her hand on the handle to the cellar door with a nod towards Maleb.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 10:04 PM
Maleb held up three fingers and counted down on them before quickly raising his rifle in preparation, aimed slightly to the right of where he predicted the center of the room to be.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:05 PM
Maggie soon opened the door and turned and fired at the first target. Who managed to flip the table the two were standing beside before being hit in the shoulder and crouching down.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 10:12 PM
Maleb tried to get a shot off as well on the other target before unhooking a stun grenade from his belt and throwing it over the table, holding it up for a moment to give his team a bit of a warning to look away and cover their ears. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:15 PM
The first agent had managed to Open fire towards Maleb with his disruptor pistol before the stun grenade went off, missing. Knocking the agents both out and sending Maggie and Maleb immediately back into the shuttle. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 10:23 PM
Maleb stood up fully, having been crouched slightly, and looked over to Lieutenant Verne. "Was that acceptable, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:26 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile and a cross of her arms. “Aye! Hopefully we can get around to trying that with real people and a CTO.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 10:30 PM
"Indeed, sir." Maleb said as he straightened out his uniform a bit. As simple as the simulation had been, he still ran over it in his mind, picking out every fault or error he noticed. "Is there anything that I should improve on, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:34 PM
Maggie pondered for a moment as she looked towards him. “I would focus on studying and working on away team command. That’s hopefully going to be our next simulation but with real people. And hopefully we will have a CTO by then.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 10:38 PM
"Understood, sir." Maleb nodded. He'd studied plenty about leadership and tactics and all, but there was always more to learn, and more work with the team couldn't ever hurt.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Nov-20 10:50 PM
Maggie nodded as she soon left as well.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 10-Nov-20 10:52 PM
After just a moment, Maleb left the Holodeck too.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Nov-20 12:09 AM
It had been about two hours since the towering Bajoran had entered the deck. "Alright no. Pause." Deimora practically sighed as the holodeck froze with maybe the most whiney tone she’d exhibited since the fifth grade. It could’ve been the tightness with which her hair was pulled back while she was on duty but honestly it was the failure of Algorithm Seventeen A. She had a hand pressed against her forehead and furrowing her brows. “Take it back about three seconds.” The weapons test rewinded, it wasn’t supposed to miss, that was precisely the opposite of what it was supposed to do. The honed beam came back to the ship as the bridge crew moved in slow motion backwards. Once it got back to the requested time stamp, the computer awaited Deimora’s instructions. “Alright, display the requested algorithm on screen.” Sure, she was milling about in front of the captain’s chair which she’d rose from merely a second prior but what did that matter when in this instance in the holodeck, she was a god. Using mathematic equations to form and shape reality to the way that would best fit what she’d described to the Captain. The mathematic equations blinked to life on the screen in real time. “Shift to Algorithm Twenty-Two B.“ divider
And the computer did just that. Deimora, now having a hand firmly placed on her own hip as she held a PADD in her periphery. The computer proceeded to load the sequence again. An escaping Ferengi vessel holding stolen Federation cargo tried to speed away, engaging in a sporadic pattern. Now very much settled back in the Captain’s chair, Deimora began to do this all over again for what was now the fourteenth time this evening. “Alright, take us after them, full impulse please.“ And the helmsman complied, flinging them forward, “Alright, next, tactical, get a lock on the ship with the new phasers, fire to incapacitate.” And that was precisely what the ship then did. Chasing at breakneck speeds while the display showed a lock on the ship. And they were gaining. Soaring through the stars so much the stars seemed to warp around them. The window had arrived, Deimora clenching the bridge of her nose with her left hand and white knuckling the chair with her right. Whoever was standing at the tactical station took the shot, it hit and the Ferengi Vessel was stunned enough to stop. It worked, the algorithm actually worked, it didn’t lag, didn’t stall, nothing. This was good, really really good. The simulation, now having ended, dissolved as Deimora stood, leaving her in an empty holodeck. With a dumb sort of smile on her face, the Bajoran left the deck with her PADD and one conclusion. The document labeled XXII-B circled in blue.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 03:27 AM
Newt entered the holodeck, and as soon as he was inside, we worked on removing Horatio's leash and collar. Freeeeee, though there wasn't a scene yet to play with. "Huh, that Georgia State Parks holoprogram, summer setting, please?" [D] And a beautiful forest, of said place, appeared around. Horatio didn't lose a second to roll in the grass, and Newt laughed at the sight.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 03:33 AM
A Vulcan popped his head in, enjoying the sight of the doggo. He was unsure if he was intruding and asked the person in the room if he could join. "Hello! Would you mind if I were to join you? Even only as an observer, I love dogs with a passion." The Vulcan had a southern accent and a specific emphasis on the word 'love'. He eagerly awaited the person's response.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 03:42 AM
Newt turned around at the sound of a voice, he totally hadn't been surprised by it, nope... A similar yet different southern accent answered, perhaps some ears could recognize this one as from Georgia, and with a smile as always. "Heya! Not at all, I'm sure the lil' guy would be happy meetin' a new friend!" Indeed, the dog had already got up from where he had been rolling, walking excitedly towards the Vulcan before sniffing his shoes, then his legs. Also, the 'lil' guy' was far from a lil' guy. Big boi. Oh, and if Newt found anything weird about a Vulcan with a southern accent, he sure didn't show it in any way. (edited)
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 03:49 AM
He rubbed the dog's head, scratching behind its ears. "What's the fluff's name?" He smiled with delight. He was very tall, and bent down to greet the dog more.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 03:54 AM
The golden retriever greatly accepted the scratches. "Horatio- Though I often shorten it to Rat. He answers to both, he's a real smart boy." Newt said, not even trying to hide his happiness of talking about his cute lad. Said lad bork, like to confirm he understood. Who knew. Newt remembered something. "Ah, before I forget again! I'm Newton Eirson, nice to meet ya!" he said as he approached. He wasn't sure about a handshake, Vulcan, so he did a little wave instead. He didn't think about his rank, department or such, though it was obviously visible with his uniform. (edited)
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 04:01 AM
He extended his hand for a shake. "The name's Charlie Akron. Nice to meet you as well." He was looking down at the dog, barely paying attention to Newt. He didn't see his uniform or rank.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 04:05 AM
Newt shook the guy's hand. Horatio licked it, like he understood it was presentation time. What a cutie. "I think he likes you." Newt chuckled, though he didn't point out the bean liked everyone. No need to. "So, do you have a dog radar or it's just a coincidence, or somethin'?" he asked, a lil' bit curious. "If you have a radar, I'd love to get one, too." the nurse joked.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 04:12 AM
He chuckled. "I just saw you and Horatio headin' down the way and I just had to say hello, y'know?" The Vulcan furrowed his brow in classic Vulcan fashion. "I deem this dog very, very cute."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 04:21 AM
"Totally understandable feeling. He is the dog. Resistance is futile." he said in a borg-mocking way, or what he hoped sounded like it. "As long as y'ain't missin' a shift or somethin', though- Wouldn't want to have to explain to Sara that her officers ain't on time 'cause my dog's too cute." he started with a chuckle, before adding, "Though maybe Rat's puppy eyes could affect her too."
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 04:29 AM
He laughed. "Well, I've got..." He looked at his ancient watch on his wrist. "Twenty-seven minutes. Plenty of time." He smiled. "I say, puppy eyes are nice." He looked at the dog again.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 04:36 AM
Despite being eight and a half years, more or less, Rat's puppy eyes were just as cute as any dogs. Smort boi had indeed started doing them at the Vulcan since he hadn't received pats or scratches for like... omg, a minute or two? Sacrilege! "Ah, no need to worry then! My fresh peach pass access is safe without any doubt." he said with a grin, before asking Charlie curiously, "Y'have a little lad too?" Lad being a dog, obviously.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 04:40 AM
"Not a dog. Kitten named Sprinkles." He bent down and started to scratch the dog's head again. "This your only pooch?" The Vulcan smiled and looked up at Noot.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 04:48 AM
"They sounds adorbs! D'y'have a pic' of 'em or somethin'-?" Newt looked quite excited as he returned a smile, though he'd understand if not everyone had pictures and pictures of their pets in their PADD, like his. Also, he didn't need to look as much down as most people being, well, smol. "-Ah, yep. When I went to get that big boy, there were a bunch of others. Puppies. I did have the need to bring 'em all back with me, but... I figured I'd have some, ah, lack of space. Plus, medical officer, so I'm kinda busy. Figured that one older darlin' would be better."
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 04:55 AM
"Sure I do." He pulled out his padd while Newt talked. "Puppies? With an s? Ah, that word is so much appealing in plural." He showed Newt his padd with Sprinkled sleeping on his face.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 05:06 AM
Newt grinned at the sight. "Ah, another face squasher! Though I'd guess mine's a bit heavier. I think my m- boss got one kitty, though an older folk than this lil' one. Haven't had the chance to meet her yet. The cat, I mean." Rambling a bit to hide the slip, nothing weird there. "And yes, totally plural! Quite a lot at that. When I entered their land, t'was almost like a movin', furry part of floor. I'm barely exaggeratin'!"
Horatio was back at rolling in the grass, perhaps having deemed enough pats and scratches for now. Though he stopped to munch on a stick.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 05:29 AM
He smiled at the dog and looked back at Newt. "Where are you from, my friend? I'd recognize that accent from anywhere." The Vulcan's accent was close but a bit dryer.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 05:39 AM
Newt beamed at that. It wasn't much, but talking or even just mentioning his home was something that made him proud and happy. To each their own. "Ah, I'm from good ol' Georgia, on Earth! Didn't want to assume where you're from, but I don't think I've heard no Romulans nor Vulcans from their respective home planet with that accent- you from somewhere in the States' South, Earth- right?" It was a genuine question, only pure curiosity. He perhaps wouldn't have point it out, out of the blue, but since they were in that topic. (edited)
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 05:48 AM
"Galveston, Texas." The Vulcan replied simply. "Georgia's a nice place to visit. I like the peaches. You're the only other person I've met from the south." The Vulcan was glowing with happiness, quite unusual for a Vulcan.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 06:01 AM
"Oh! Never gone there myself, but heard t's a nice place!" He similarly glowed with happiness, though it was more usual from humans, obviously. If he himself had met very few Vulcans that did not follow logic over emotions, he didn't question it. If the guy was there, it's because he had been deemed fit physically, psychologically and emotionally enough like everyone else aboard, aye? And, even more important, if he was happy like that, then Newt had no reason to question it. "The best peaches y'can ever find, aye!" A nod, to emphasize. "Ah? Well, y'might be happy to learn we'ren't the only ones! Actually, our CMO's from Georgia, too. And so is one of our medical cadet! Seemed sickbay's a peachy hotspot." he chuckled. "If there're more though, I haven't meet 'em just yet."
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 06:28 AM
"Indeed." He smiled. "Only two trips to the medbay so far. First was a physical, second was when I fell out of bed and sliced my forehead open. I think I met another Georgia folk in there. Georgia's an interesting place." He looked at Newt, comfortable now. It took him a while to get comfy around folks.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 06:49 AM
Newt nodded. He had many things to say about Georgia, but was afraid of boring the Vulcan outta his mind as it mainly involved peaches, one Georgian admiral and... peaches."Ouch." he 'poetically' stated instead, at the mention of the forehead injury. Obviously no traces would be left of it with a dermal regenerator, but his nurse's eyes still drifted quickly to Charlie's forehead, for barely a second, before returning to his eyes. "Hopefully, nothin'll prove the 'never twice without thrice' sayin' too soon, y'k- oof!" Horatio had apparently grew tired of munching the stick and had come to rub against Newt's legs. Not really expecting it, he totally did not fell on the ground, being licked on the face by his 'assailant'. "Oi! It's impolite to cut off people, Rat!" His stern tone did not match the incoming laugh nor the grin as he said so. Horatio let go of Newt to go rub against Charlie's legs. Either he wasn't doing it as strong as for the nurse, or Newt just wasn't very steady and strong as it wasn't extremely hard to stay upright.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 05:48 PM
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 06:02 PM
He toppled over, not expecting it. "Whoa!" He chuckled. "I say, Horatio is quite lively!" He looked at the dog, a mixture of joy and annoyance. "Es a boo boo?" He started speaking gibberish to the dog, as he always tried to soothe animals.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 06:31 PM
"He sure is for a guy of his age, haha!" *Horatio borked at that, if it was a 'I sure am', a 'Me? You're the old man, boy." or just a happy bork, well, who knew. He then decided that Charlie's chest was a good spot the lay on, soothed. He was a bit heavy, perhaps.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 06:44 PM
He groaned as the dog laid on his chest. "Ah, you're a real big fella. Like my cat, but huge." The Vulcan sighed as the dog weighed him down.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 06:59 PM
The picture of the small fellow still in his mind, Newt couldn't help but chuckle. Huge for sure. He wondered if he looked like that when Rat would lay on him, then remembered he was only 5'1" compared to Charlie who looked way taller, so it was probably even worst. "If he bothers ya, just tell me. He does listen to me- I ain't sure if it's surprisin' or not, but it's still a fact." he said with a smile. A little pause, then, though the smile didn't disappear, "Hm, so, what is it y'do, in science? Just curious, ain't no questioning so no worries."
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 07:28 PM
"Exobiology." He responded. "You're a nurse?" Charlie turned his head to see Newt.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 07:37 PM
"That I am! And that's nice! It's just that I wondered, since you liked animals, if you were maybe a zoologist, or veterinary, or somethin'... I mean, I know it's silly. A lot of people do without havin' a job in those. I like animal and I don't- Sorry, kinda ramblin' there." Newt apologized with a sheepish smile.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 07:58 PM
He smiled. "Well, I thought of being a vet in Houston. Then again Starfleet called and I answered. I love animals with a passion. I had three horses and a cat that when it sat it looked like a meatloaf." The Vulcan started to ramble, and stopped himself.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 08:10 PM
Newt smiled at the mental image of a meatloaf-looking cat. "Honestly, it's with a lil' bit of shame that I'll tell ya that I've never actually... see... a real horse." Then, he raised a little bit a eyebrow, genuinely asking, "Oh, Starfleet have vets too, though..? How come you changed your mind?"
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 08:38 PM
"I dunno. Science seemed more enticing." He answered. "You've never seen a horse before? That's unusual."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 08:49 PM
"Well, maybe if you have free time, some time, see with your fellow science Ensign Balodis or Sara if you can help with basic things at the veterinary? Y'mightn't have the qualifications to be a vet', but I'm sure if ya want a lil' bit of animal interaction, there must be a lil' somethin' you can do- though, I ain't one that really know about it and if t's'really possible." Then, Newt rubbed the back of hid head sheepishly, "I know! It's just- I lived in Atlanta, y'know? Big city, and we didn't travel much. I've seen images, I know about them- I mean, I'm from Earth and it's a common animal and all... Still, I just... somehow never had an opportunity to?" he finished with a chuckle.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 09:19 PM
"I rode bulls. I had plenty of opportunity to see country animals. Now gerbils, guinea pigs? First time I saw one of those was at the county fair." He scratched Horatio's ears. "I was sixteen. Let that sink in." He lied down with the dog.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 09:45 PM
"Ah! I couldn't say how young I was when I saw some of those little ones for the first time, though I guess it was before ya. Couldn't have some of our own, though. My mom was allergic to fur of all kinds, and allergic to the anti-allergy shots somehow, too." he said with a lil' smile. "I don't think my moms ever would have let me ride a bull. I don't think I'd have anyway, either. I was too engrossed into medical books. It does change your view of thin's, to see the... y'know. I also stopped cuttin' my replicated meat for a lil' while 'cause in my head, I associate my knife with a scalpel and I'd say I 'hadn't the medical training for that kind of operation'. Kid being kid." he chuckled, though maybe it wasn't every kids that read that kind of book in their youth. Oops. Horatio was content to snuggle closer to Charlie.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 10:17 PM
He chuckled. "That's an interesting point. I mean, you grew up in the city? That's awesome. I never read a book like that. All my meat wasn't exactly replicated." He had a tendency to give straight, blunt answers. "We all had a picture of what our future professions were when we were young. I wanted to be a bullrider. I mean, that's how rambunctious I was. Young and stupid." The Vulcan chuckled to himself.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 10:28 PM
"With the weird faces I got from other kids when I mention some facts about the human and other bodies, I don't think they did either." Newt nodded. " We all were. That's the youth." Saying this as he was still twenty-three was funny. "That's a cute kid future job idea- I wanted to be a surgeon, just like the great Admiral Leonard McCoy- didn't end too far from it, I guess. More or less."
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 11:03 PM
"Ah. The great Admiral McCoy." He scratched his chin. "You have many years ahead of you. You can still be a surgeon." Charlie started to shuffle out from under Horatio.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 11:10 PM
"That's why this bean is called Horatio, actually." Newt said with a little smile. There was a little sad whine from Rat, but he didn't attempt to move either to move out of the way or try to stay on Charlie. "Maybe... I just, don't think it's somethin' attainable for me, thinkin' back on it now." He wouldn't precise that was coming from other people first and that he'd just believe them.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 11:37 PM
"It is. Very attainable." The Vulcan wriggled loose and looked around the parkscape. "Ah, this is nice."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 11:42 PM
"T's one of Georgia's parks." he answered back, totally not dismissing the first part of what Charlie said. "I don't think I actually visited that one. Asked the holodeck for a random one and... there are quite a lot of 'em."
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 11:44 PM
"There are hundreds in Georgia, as there are in Texas. Do you wish to see my entertainment program? It's very Horatio friendly." The Vulcan wanted to show Newt around a typical Texas scene.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 11:46 PM
"Sure!" he answered with a smile. Even Horatio got up from the ground, like he knew something was going to happen.
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Deleted User 12-Nov-20 11:49 PM
He straightened up. "Engage program Charlie seventeen, County Highway Seventeen circa 1990." [D] The scene changed to them standing on the side of a freshly paved road. A creek was trickling through the forest nearby and the sun was beating down with a certain intensity.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Nov-20 11:55 PM
Horatio immediately started sniffing around like the doggo he was. The sun didn't seem to affect him too badly at the moment. Newt didn't even seem to notice, used to heat and such from good ol' Georgia. "That's peachy!" he said, looking around.
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 12:06 AM
He smiled and walked down the path to the creek. "Very peachy, eh?" He ran his hand in the icy cold water.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Nov-20 12:13 AM
Newt followed, with a smile and a nod. "Y-" And here came Horatio running, getting in the water and laying in it. It wouldn't smell good in Newt's quarter today, apparently. Wet dogs never really smelled good after all. He obviously just had to shook himself of as he left the creek, probably that the tall Vulcan and the little Human would be victim of the water being yeeted in the air. At least, he, and maybe they too, wasn't hot anymore. "Oof."
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 04:02 PM
Charlie's watch started beeping and he immediately rose from the water. "Well, I believe my shift starts in three minutes. I regret that I must cut this encounter short." The Vulcan's voice quivered. He looked at the dog again and back at Newt.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Nov-20 05:54 PM
"T's no problem- Again, t'was nice to meetcha! Have a nice shift!" Newt said with a smile.
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 06:53 PM
He waved awkwardly as he went out, almost tripping on the pavement. He left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Nov-20 07:43 PM
Newt waved back, not awkward in any way though. After some time exploring this one with Horatio, who he saw was starting to get tired, he ended the holodeck and left, too.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Nov-20 07:56 PM
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 08:05 PM
Lithop entered the holodeck for a second before choosing her program. “Computer, load up a nice hot spring, set the srounding weather to winter and snowy.” The computer did so and a natural looking pool of water with rocks around it appeared, the weather was cold like she order and there was snow on the tops of the rocks, she could see the steam coming from the water. Lithop shivered and quickly removed her cover up, throwing it on the ground. She then entered the water, yep this is what heven feels like. She sunk down into it and sat so only her head was above water, this was the life.
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 08:47 PM
Alice walked in wearing the swimsuit replicated for her the last (and first) time she went swimming. She noticed Lithop and waved, walking over to her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 08:54 PM
Lithop rose up out of the water slightly so her shoulders were out. She waved to Alice. “Oh hey Alice!”
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 09:01 PM
"Hello! I saw you invite everyone in the chatroom so I thought 'why not?'" She walked over to the edge and leant forward falling in.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:12 PM
Lithop put her arms in front of her face as a shield as Alice fell face first into the pool, still Lithop couldn’t help laughing. “Alice, next time you get in the pool you might just want to step in. A hot spring is typically somewhere to relax, and generally relaxing people don’t like being splashed.”
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 09:18 PM
"This is how people get into a pool regularly isn't it?" She loosened all her joints and slowly floated up to the surface. She looked to Lithop. "You're right, this is relaxing!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:22 PM
“There are different ways people enter a pool depending on the person and circumstances. Normally for a hot spring like this it’s common practice to step into the pool slowly as not to disturb the other guests and to keep your head and hair out of the water.” She pointed to her hair, which was tied in a bun atop her head and smiled sinking her shoulder back under the water. “And yes, it is quite relaxing.”
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 09:24 PM
Charlie poked his head in and heard Lithop say something about 'slow' and 'not disturbing the other guests'. He walked in and faced the two. "Howdy! Do you folks mind if I join you?" The Vulcan was already in his swimming trunks.
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 09:26 PM
She looked at Charlie. "Not at all! I don't think we've met before... My name's Alice."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:28 PM
“Hello Charlie.” She greeted him, not moving from the spot she was already sitting in. “I don’t mind if you join us.”
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 09:29 PM
The Vulcan was cold to begin with. He eased his way into the water and swam to the other end. He relaxed.
He looked at Alice. "I'm Charlie and it is nice to meet you." He extended his hand.
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 09:35 PM
Alice took it and shook it before looking at Lithop and shortening her hair to a small fringe. "How's that?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:36 PM
Lithop smiled. “Don’t worry Alice, you’re good.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Nov-20 09:38 PM
Entering the holodeck, T'lith looked around, silent. She saw that there was already people, but she didn't want to interrupt anyone talking.
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 09:39 PM
Charlie gave a friendly wave to T'lith, an invitation.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:39 PM
Lithop saw her enter and waved her towards them. “Hey T’Lith! Long time no see, come join us.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Nov-20 09:40 PM
T'lith gave a tiny wave back and walked over to the edge of the pool. God, why was she so scared of water? Instead of getting into the water, she sat down, dangling her feet in the water.
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 09:42 PM
He dove under, submerging his ever vulnerable ears from the cold. He popped back up a second later.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:45 PM
Lithop gave him a bit of a look. “I know it’s all a hologram and not really my place, but you you keep your head and hair out of the water. It’s considered polite at hot springs like these.”
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 09:51 PM
"Well, I didn't know." He licked his lips and retreated to the corner. "Sorry about that."
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 09:52 PM
"Does my hair look alright this short, I didn't want to get it into the water so I shortened it."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 09:52 PM
“It’s fine, I just grew up with these things so im a little protective of it.” She shrugged and turned Alice. “It looks good, keep it if you like it.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Nov-20 09:53 PM
T'lith raised an eyebrow, looking over at Alice. Shortened her hair? Was she Human, or perhaps an Android?"
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 09:55 PM
Charlie looked at Alice. He was just as confused as T'lith.
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 09:59 PM
She lengthened her hair a little and a smile spread across her face. "Watch this..." The top of her hair turned red, and it slowly crawled down, revealing a shade of yellow; which also began to crawl down behind the red. Eventually the whole rainbow was making it's way down Alice's hair on a loop.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:01 PM
Lithop chuckled and then turned to the Vulcans. “Alice is an Android. She was created by Aaron.” My boyfriend “and activated about a month ago.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Nov-20 10:02 PM
"I was thinking that she was, an Android." T'lith replied. "Alice is, quite intriguing."
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 10:03 PM
"Fascinating indeed." He looked at Alice, then back at the water.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:04 PM
Soon, the door opened and in-stepped Maggie in a sports jacket, PADD in hand. She took off her jacket, revealing her swimsuit. Before stepping into the hot spring with a loud sigh. “Afternoon, everyone.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:06 PM
“Hello Maggie.” She greeted before leaning back against the cool rocks.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:08 PM
Maggie waved towards Lithop as she sat against the side of the hot spring. “Thank you for doing this Lithop, I think like we could all use this.”
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 10:09 PM
"Hello Maggie!" Her hair was still being R A I N B O W, and she was leaned up against the rocks.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:09 PM
“Oh it’s nothing,” She waved her hand dismissively. “I was just sore and tired after work and figured this could help
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:11 PM
Maggie gasped with a smile at Alice’s hair. “Alice! I love what you’ve done with your hair! It’s legitimately great. And yeah Lithop, I feel like I could use this at least.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:16 PM
“You’re the ACTO with no CTO, you deserve a rest.”
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 10:20 PM
"You run tactical by yourself? Impressive."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:22 PM
Maggie shook her head with a soft sigh. “Yeah, I won’t take full credit since like. Everyone is really self sufficient. But I’m handling management, like getting our upcoming training  together.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:25 PM
“Well that’s good, I think my co workers can back me up on this, but us science guys are pretty self sufficient too, we don’t want to cause Sara any problems.”
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 10:27 PM
"I've made up my mind, I'm going to try and volunteer slash eventually enlist in Medical." At saying this, she changed her hair colour to the colour of the Medical department.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:30 PM
“Ooh!” She clapped her hands. “I think you should try to help out. You’re still pretty new to this whole ‘living’ thing though, so don’t be discouraged if they say you can’t help or go to the academy yet.”
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 10:34 PM
"Eh, Engineering always get minor injuries, if I can't help in Medical then I'll just help by fixing the scrapes they get."
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 10:35 PM
He sat there, relaxing. He wasn't even listening to their conversation.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:36 PM
“Yeah I can imagine they do. I’m not down there full time but I’ve seen a couple scrapes and burns around the department.”
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:37 PM
Maggie nodded as she listened to Alice. “That sounds like a plan Alice, and yeah Lithop. Even tactical can get them.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:39 PM
“I’ve seen a couple chemical burns in science too. I think all of us are pretty accident prone.” She nodded, glad that the only injuries she’d gotten while serving her happened during an away mission gone very wrong.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Nov-20 10:41 PM
T'lith nodded. "Science hasn't had a lot of injuries."
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 10:42 PM
Charlie grunted. "That's true." He perked up and looked at T'lith.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Nov-20 10:44 PM
Lola walked into the holodeck. "Hello!! Mind if we join you?"
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Alice BOT 13-Nov-20 10:44 PM
"I guess every profession has it's risks."
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Planettree 13-Nov-20 10:45 PM
Ciel followed behind Lola a little.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:46 PM
Maggie waved towards the newcomers with a smile. Adjusting her purple swimsuit slightly. “Come on in!”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 10:47 PM
Lithop watched the people enter but she didn’t recognize them, she waved anyway. “Yeah come on in. I don’t think we’ve met yet, I’m Lithop.”
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 10:49 PM
"I'm Charlie." The Vulcan in the back rang out.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Nov-20 10:49 PM
"I'm Lola!" She took off her cover up skirt and stepped into the water.
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Planettree 13-Nov-20 10:51 PM
"Hello! My name is Ciel." He waved, standing at the water's edge. he hung back, looking around. the setting was lovely, and he could feel the heat rolling towards him through the cold air. He noticed that everyone's hair was tied up and still dry.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Nov-20 10:58 PM
"Ciel, come sit next to me!" She awkwardly patted the water next to her.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Nov-20 10:58 PM
Maggie raised her hand with a smile. “I’m Maggie Verne! Very nice to meet you both!”
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 10:59 PM
Charlie coughed and climbed out, the tips of his ears not taking the cold very well. He dried off and put his off-duty jacket and jeans on while behind a rock.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 11:00 PM
“Nice to meet you guys, please try to keep your heads and hair above water.” She informed them before noticing Charlie leave. “Are you leaving us Charlie?”
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Deleted User 13-Nov-20 11:02 PM
"I'm gonna git a haircut." He smoothed his leather jacket. "It was a pleasure being around you folks. I might even come back later tonight if y'all are still here." He headed out with a friendly wave.
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Planettree 13-Nov-20 11:03 PM
"I- uh, What should I do with my tail?" He asked, drawing the long, loose hair around from behind himself and showing it to Lola. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Nov-20 11:03 PM
“Bye!” She waved before turning to Ciel. “You know what, it’s fine. Your tail can be in the water.”
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Planettree 13-Nov-20 11:07 PM
"Thank you. I'm sorry about that." Ciel lowered himself into the warm water and sat next to Lola "It's nice to meet you, Lithop."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Nov-20 11:36 PM
"Yes, it is lovely to meet you all!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 12:02 AM
Lithop was just vibing.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 12:21 AM
Ciel sunk into the water until it was up to his chin and smiled happily. "I like this."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 12:50 AM
Lola grinned. "It's pretty awesome, huh. I went on a road trip with my best friend K'Pische back in the academy and we went to a hot spring."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 12:51 AM
Not soon afterwards, they were joined by a dark-haired Trill lady in a dark purple swimsuit, who grinned and waved to the rest.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 12:51 AM
“There was one relatively near my house.” Lithop explained before she saw the new person enter. “Welcome to the party, Kianna, right?”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 12:54 AM
"Right!" Kianaa was only too happy to wade over and give her a quick hug. "How are you all?"
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 12:57 AM
"Good, thank you. It's nice to meet you. My name is Ciel." He introduced himself.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 14-Nov-20 01:00 AM
T'lith was just vibing, cause her writer's a bit busy currently.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:01 AM
"I'm Lola!" She grinned happily.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 01:02 AM
LOoking around at them all, Kia smiled to herself, noting that at the very least their moods were pleasant. "That's good! I'm glad everyone's happy~"
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 01:03 AM
"Please, forgive my curiosity, but you're Trill, correct?" Ciel asked
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 14-Nov-20 01:06 AM
Maggie waved at Kianaa from her spot on one of the rocks. “Yo!”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:11 AM
Lola slunk further into the water.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 01:12 AM
"Mmmm... just a pinch.." She remarked breezily. She lay on her back then, dark hair flowing in the water around her, looking very at peace. "Enough to have spots at least..."
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 01:13 AM
"I- hope I'm not being rude, but are you joined?" He asked.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 01:14 AM
"Nope, and I don't intend to ever be!"
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 01:14 AM
"Oh. Why not?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:18 AM
"It's probably a lot of pressure right? And then, from what I've read, once they're joined their personality changes kinda. That's gotta be scary."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 01:19 AM
"Which is why I'm content staying as me! Just me. I'm happy that way." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 01:20 AM
“We have a joined Trill in science, but I don’t know him very well.” She added in.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 01:30 AM
“Ah. Good point.” Ciel nodded in understanding and sheepishly sunk back up to his chin in the warm water. He felt like he had been a bit too curious.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 01:30 AM
A blond haired Vulcan entered and stopped to look at the group in the springs. "I'm back, folks!"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:34 AM
Lola gently nudged Ciel, hoping she was reading her friend correctly. "Hey, it's okay. You were just curious," she murmered quietly to him.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 01:36 AM
"Don't worry about it, okay? It's fine. I get questions like these all the time." She swam over to him and hugged him gently before letting go and smiling softly at him.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 01:38 AM
He took his jacket off, revealing a pair of swimming trunks. He silently slid into the other end of the spring.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 01:41 AM
He smiled, thankful to Lola. He was very surprised by Kianaa’s hug, and was glad he hadn’t offended her. “Thank you.” When the Vulcan came back, Ciel was taken aback by his sudden reappearance, and his sudden hair change. “Welcome to the blonde club.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 14-Nov-20 01:41 AM
T'lith raised an eyebrow. Blond hair?
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 01:43 AM
"Thanks." He mumbled before going up to his neck in the water.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 01:43 AM
Upon entering Holodeck 1 she was met with a... whatever was going on inside. "Wait, what's going on in here? I didn't know this holodeck was occupied."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 01:45 AM
He looked up. "Come on in! Didn't you get the message in the chatroom?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:46 AM
She gave a warm smile to Ciel before turning to the newcomers. "I will admit, I have never met a blonde vulcan before. Hello, I'm Lola!"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 01:46 AM
Even Kianaa had to raise an eyebrow at the blond Vulcan. Usually their people kept their hair natural or dark. But hey, maybe he was an aexepction.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 01:47 AM
"Lola. Nice to meet you. I'm Charlie." He extended his hand to shake.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 01:48 AM
She looked at Lola and then proceeded to greet her: "Hi, Lola! I'm Ota," before turning her attention back to Charlie: "Chatroom? There was a message about this in the chatroom?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:52 AM
Lola's eyebrows rose higher, an incredulous grin on her face. "And I have never met a Vulcan who wanted to shake my hand!" A blush spread across her face. She wasn't sure if she should take the offered handshake or not.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 01:54 AM
"I'm a very dynamic Vulcan. I have emotions. So, I shake people's hands." He turned to Virol. "Yup, Lithop sent it out a couple of hours ago." The blond Vulcan smoothed his hair over with his free hand, his handshake offer still standing.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 01:55 AM
Lola grinned and shook the hand.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 01:57 AM
"We're just relaxing." Ciel said to the newcomer. "You can join us, if you like?" He offered.
"My name is Ciel, by the way."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 01:59 AM
Confused as all hell, she pulled out her PADD and looked into the chatroom. There was indeed an announcement from Lola that there would be a get together in a holodeck, but it said holodeck three instead of holodeck one. In addition, there was no mention of a pool party. Noticing Ciel greeting her, she turned her attention to him and replied, "Hi, Ciel. I'm Ota. I'd love to join you, if I wasn't in uniform." There was a problem: they were all in swimsuits, and she was still in uniform.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 02:01 AM
"Well, you could go change. I'm pretty sure Lola ran all the way back to her quarters just so she could beat me back here when we first arrived." Ciel replied with a friendly smile.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 02:01 AM
Charlie blew a raspberry and started floating away.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:02 AM
"Okay, I'll change then," she replied. "I'll be back in a few minutes," after which she exited the holodeck and out into the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 02:03 AM
"Or she could have just created a changing room." She commented.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 02:04 AM
"I didn't think to tell her that." Ciel replied, feeling a little silly.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 02:06 AM
Charlie watched from a corner, doing his usual silent observation routine.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:14 AM
She reentered the holodeck, this time in a swimsuit. "Now I changed into something more..... appropriate for this," she replied with a smile on her face. "Can I join y'all?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 02:21 AM
"Feel free!" She smiled to her, "The water's nice."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:22 AM
"Thanks," she replied. She then stepped in, slowly and step by step, until she was waist deep in the pool. (edited)
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 02:26 AM
Charlie approached the group.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 02:41 AM
He looked at T'lith, who seemed to be bewildered by his odd choice of hair color. "I assure you, I am still me."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 14-Nov-20 02:43 AM
"I know that." She replied, raising an eyebrow. "It is just, intriguing, that you got your hair cut and dyed it, blond. In only a few minutes."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 02:46 AM
"She's right, actually. Is it a wig?"
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 02:47 AM
He pulled on it to prove. "Not a wig. It's an inch long all around." His hair was very short.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:47 AM
She silently watched the other three converse. She was now neck deep in the water.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 02:47 AM
Lithop had totally been here the whole time. “Blonde looks good on you.”
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 02:49 AM
"Thank you, Lithop." He sighed and smiled at her. "Howdy, Virol!" He said as he went neck deep as well.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:51 AM
'Hi, Charlie!" She replied to Charlie with a smile.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 02:52 AM
Ciel was watching the conversation unfold around him, enjoying the warmth of the water and the company. It was very pleasant.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:56 AM
She then decided to check the time. Only issue was: she didn't have her PADD with her. How was she supposed to know when to leave for when her shift started? "Um, how do I check the time? I have a shift coming up at 2300," she asked.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 02:57 AM
"Computer, display the time on.... that rock!" Lola said, pointing to a specific rock jutting out of the ground.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 02:59 AM
The rock read 2207 hours. She still had about 45 minutes before she'd have to leave and get ready for her shift in Engineering. "Oh, that's a relief," she said, relieved.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:02 AM
Charlie smiled. "Ah, nice party. Nice company." He was relaxed.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 03:11 AM
Lola had fallen asleep.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 03:12 AM
Noticing that Lola had fallen asleep, she deliberated whether or not to wake her up. Ultimately, she decided to do so; she waded up to Lola and gently nudged her awake.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:12 AM
Charlie was watching them with great interest.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 03:20 AM
Lola will most definitely remain 'asleep' for like, another 30 minutes so her player can do something.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:20 AM
Charlie moved to Virol. "Let her sleep. She needs it."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 03:21 AM
After failing to wake Lola up, Ota decided not to continue and to heed Charlie's comment. She promptly waded back to her original spot.
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 03:23 AM
“Don’t worry about her. As long as she doesn’t float away, she won’t mind.” Ciel explained with a smile. There was a pause as he tried to think of something to start a conversation. “You two seem to know each other. Have you been aboard long?”
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 03:27 AM
"Yes, actually," she replied to Ciel. "We met earlier today- or was it yesterday- at Aelor's." She then muttered, "It's also where I got yet another cat allergy attack."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:28 AM
Charlie chuckled, some frost in his hair due to the cold air. He looked like Jack Frost. "Well, Sprinkles wasn't supposed to do that. But she always has a way of finding me."
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Planettree 14-Nov-20 03:30 AM
"Sprinkles?" Ciel asked.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 03:30 AM
"Where did you get that cat?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 03:30 AM
"If that's true, then I swear Sprinkles will be my downfall," she replied. "Christ, that cat turned me shades of red I didn't even know I could turn into."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:33 AM
"Sprinkles. I got the cat from a litter of kittens on my way to spacedock from San Francisco." He chuckled at Ota's comment. "Sprinkles is confined to quarters." He said it with a serious but cracky tone.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 03:44 AM
"Nice, and thanks," she replied
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:45 AM
He swam across the spring to the middle. "You ever have any pets?" He directed the question at Ota.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 03:47 AM
Lithop know he wasn't talking to her but she answered anyway. "I have a large frog named Jeremy. He has his own tank in my quarters but sometimes a carry him around the ship on a washcloth."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 03:48 AM
"Used to have two dogs," she replied. "That is, when I was young. They've passed."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:52 AM
"Ah. Jeremy the frog." He looked to Ota. "I love dogs. Cats too. I went to Vulcan and thought the sehlat was a huge dog." He chuckled to himself.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 14-Nov-20 03:53 AM
"You thought a Sehlat was a dog?" T'lith raised an eyebrow.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 03:55 AM
Lithop looked at him a bit shocked. "I grew up in the middle of nowhere and even I knew what a Sehlat was."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 03:57 AM
"It's called a joke! Jesus!" He looked at them with a smile.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 04:00 AM
"You're lucky to know any animal native to Vulcan," she replied to Charlie. "I don't know of any animals that come from Bajor." (edited)
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:02 AM
"Eh, you're right." He rubbed his nose and submerged himself up to his chin.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:03 AM
Lithop decided to change the subject. "I like you're hair. I almost didn't recognize you at first." She chuckled. "Any reason for the big change?"
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:06 AM
"Well, thanks. I hated the simple Vulcan cut. I decided to revert to my old high school style." He rubbed his hand over his now short hair. "The reason? I was told that I could have it dyed, and I thought I should."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:09 AM
She smiled. "I like it. If it wasn't for your ears I would think you were completely human." She joked, meaning it goodheartedly, not realizing that the statement could be hurtful.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:11 AM
He smiled back. "That's the whole idea. I really don't like my ears much, but eh that's what I was born with." He smiled warmly at the group, and he wasn't hurt by her comment.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:16 AM
Lithop shrugged. "You live with what your born with." She was thinking about her own leg, though it was arguable a rather different topic and she didn't say anything about it.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:20 AM
"That's true. No matter how much you hate some things, you can't be rid of 'em." He sighed and started floating on his back, closing his eyes.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:22 AM
"Yep." She leaned back against a rock, really enjoying the hot water and cold air, it reminded her of home.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:23 AM
A lint of frost was forming on his hair, making it look like a giant icicle.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 04:32 AM
She silently observed them conversing, all the while sitting in the pool.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 04:32 AM
Lola snorted as she woke up. She picked her head up off the rock it was laying on and blinked blearily at her surroundings. Then blinked again. "Oh! I must have fallen asleep!" She laughed softly at herself, though she was not embarrassed. After all, everyone sleeps, some just do so more often than others. She sunk further into the water, her head very cold. "Did I miss anything good?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:33 AM
"Not much." She said not opening her eyes.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:35 AM
Charlie stood straight up and shook the ice out of his hair. "Ah, good morning."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 04:36 AM
"You didn't miss much, don't worry," she replied to Lola with a warm smile.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 04:39 AM
"Good." Lola shivered slightly, despite her whole body minus her head being soaked in the hot water. "So, do you guys have hobbies? Well, I mean, of course you probably do, but if you do what are they?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:40 AM
"I dance. Ballroom mostly but I can do other types."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 04:41 AM
"I assemble old systems. Mostly turn of the millennium computer systems."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:41 AM
"I mean, I play baseball and cook. Those are my hobbies. I dance as well. I square-dance." He said.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 04:42 AM
"I'm also pretty into prosthetics and robotics."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 14-Nov-20 04:43 AM
Hobbies? "I, read quite a lot. If that could be called a, hobby." She admitted.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 04:43 AM
"I love dancing!! I like dancing in formal settings, dancing at the club, in my kitchen at my apartment back on Earth, salsa, you name it. I also grow plants and try and crossbreed them."
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 04:44 AM
Charlie blinked. A Vulcan can have a hobby?
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 05:03 AM
"Books." She replied with a big smile. "Lots and lots of books."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 14-Nov-20 05:23 AM
Eventually, Lola started to get sleep again but managed to catch herself. She climbed out of the bath and immediately began to shiver. She grabbed her towel to dry herself off. "It's getting pretty late so I'm going to head to bed now. I'll hopefully see you guys tomorrow, and remember, the password is Puppies!!" She waved goodbye to everyone. "Goodnight everyone! And Ciel, thank you again for your help today!" With that, she left the frigid room.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 05:23 AM
Charlie waved after her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 05:24 AM
Seeing that Zulola was leaving Lithop stood up too and stepped out of the pool and toweled herself of and grabbed her coverup. "I've been here too long, Imma call it a night too."
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 05:24 AM
"Bye, Lola! It was nice meeting you," Ota said to Lola as the latter left, while waving at the same time.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 05:26 AM
Charlie got out of the pool as well. His hair shined under the pale moonlight. "I am going to head to sleep as well."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 14-Nov-20 05:26 AM
Lithop left the room.
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Ensign Virol Ota 14-Nov-20 05:27 AM
"My shift starts soon," she said, looking at the time rock and noting that it was now 2240 hours. She then got up to dry herself; after a few minutes of drying herself off she left Holodeck 1.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 05:28 AM
He wrapped a towel around himself and sat on the outer ridge of the spring.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 14-Nov-20 05:34 AM
[D] T'lith had left the holodeck some time ago.
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Deleted User 14-Nov-20 05:37 AM
Charlie left and headed for the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 14-Nov-20 05:38 AM
Kianaa left as well.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 14-Nov-20 11:20 AM
As did Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 17-Nov-20 08:19 PM
[D]The door opened and Lithop was greeted by a singular hallway, stretching from the door down to another door, which was closed. The hallway was panelled, and had struts going down it. Apart from that it was pure white, and that was it.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 17-Nov-20 08:21 PM
She gave him a puzzled look. She was confused, as she had thought the holodeck would be a kitchen. "Where are we?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 17-Nov-20 08:41 PM
Aaron walked in after her, walking past and turning round to face her. "Watch." Without breaking eye contact, he walked backwards, pressing each panel as he walked past them. The panels slid downwards in a curved motion to reveal pots and pans, tools, a fridge, multiple ovens (industrial grade), hobs (also industrial grade), multiple preparation surfaces with various devices on it and a sink for washing both food and hands. Aaron smiled and spoke. "Well? What do you think?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 17-Nov-20 08:46 PM
Lithop broke into a smile and looked around a bit before moving to set down her bag on a counter. “It’s really cool, I wish my family had a kitchen like that. But it still doesn’t answer my question, where are we?”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 17-Nov-20 08:49 PM
"Where do you want to be? I programmed this holodeck simulation to be a whole ship, inside the holodeck. All we have to do is design the rest." He paused. "When we're done cooking of course."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 17-Nov-20 09:20 PM
“Oh this is a Starship?” For some reason she had thought this would be somewhere on earth. Her eyes it up in realization. “This is a starship?! You’re programming an entire starship! That is the coolest thing I’ve heard all week!”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 17-Nov-20 09:49 PM
"Well, we're programming a purely theoretical ship, yes." He looked to the sealed door. "Behind there could be anything we want."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 17-Nov-20 09:56 PM
“Hmm.” She thought for a moment and then returned to the ingredients she had brought and started taking them out. “We’ll need to come up with something. But maybe just after we finish cooking.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 03:32 PM
"Speaking of which..." He opened the bag and took out some of the ingredients. "Let's get started!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 03:39 PM
Lithop took the ingredients out of the bag and just stared at them for a minute before giving a short almost irritated sigh. "I don't know where to start."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 04:17 PM
"Ok..." He looked in the bag. "Take one tablespoon of cornflour and put it in a bowl, then add three hundred millilitres of pineapple juice."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 04:22 PM
"Aright." She got out the ingredients and then looked in a cabinet that just so happened to have measuring cups and spoons and bowls because holodeck. She set the supplies out and the very carefully followed Aaron instructions, not wanting to mess up his favorite meal. "Ok, Cornflower and pineapple juice in the bowl."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 04:30 PM
"Nice! Put some more pineapple juice in a separate bowl along with the garlic, ginger, soy, vinegar, sugar and ketchup and I'll stir it together."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 04:35 PM
Lithop got those things out of the bag and the realized she should just empty the bag. She did so and remembered the chicken. "Should we refrigerate it? And I can't believe you have that recipe down by heart, what are the measurements for the second step?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 04:49 PM
He began to stir the sauce. "You know me so well!" He moved the empty bags out the way to reveal a PADD with the recipe displayed on it. "Next we remove the pinapple's skin and cut it into thick slices, I'll do that as well while you cut the chicken into thin strips."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 04:57 PM
"You know I do." She gave him a playful nudge with she shoulder. "Recipe, ok that helps a lot." She started on the pineapple. "So this is your favorite meal, where did you fist have it?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 05:00 PM
"Ages and ages ago, my mum took me to the best Chinese place in town, this was the dish she ordered for me. It's one of my earliest memories."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 05:08 PM
Lithop smiled as she continued the process. "That's really nice. My uncle took me to a Chinese restaurant in Seattle once when I was younger." She continued on the pineapple and then added quietly "That's the first time you've mentioned your mom to me."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 05:11 PM
"Eh, a mother missing under what I believe to be a false conviction and a dad pronounced MIA when the North Star disappeared from all sensors; The Phoenix is the best family I could ask for." He took the chicken and began to cut it. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 05:20 PM
Oh, wow. Lithop hadn't been expecting that. Losing both your parents and then being assimilated, that would have to be rough. She stopped her prep work and just looked at him "Oh... I'm sorry they're missing." She didn't know what to say, what were you supposed to say to that. She leaned over and kissed him. "Well, You still have me, and Alice, and the rest of the crew."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 05:23 PM
"Thanks Lithop." He paused. "If I created Alice, and you're dating me... doesn't that mean you're sort of her mother?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 05:32 PM
Lithop started laughing and she smiled. "I can't say the thought hadn't crossed my mind, but considering we just started dating, I wouldn't call myself her mom yet." She paused and then jokingly asked. "Unless this is your really roundabout way of proposing to me right now?" The question was a joke, and if somehow he had been proposing to her right now Lithop would have said no. She liked Aaron, she really did but as it was it was way too early.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 05:44 PM
"Oh! No, its too early for a proposal!" He blushed a bit. "Uhhh, next we put the chicken in the cornflour and put it in that pan over there with the onions and the pepper." He grabbed the pan and put it on the hob, starting to cover the bits of chicken in the cornflour.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 05:46 PM
"Yeah, yeah way too early. I was just joking." She found herself blushing too as she finished the pineapple. "Pineapple's done."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 06:48 PM
"Nice, let's leave the chicken in the pan for about five minutes then we'll add the pineapple." He stepped back, leaning on the other side of the kitchen. "Do you play an instrument?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 06:52 PM
She put the pineapple on a plate and then hopped up onto a counter opposite Aaron. "No, My parents had me try to learn piano when I was younger but I wasn't very good. I'm thinking of learning an instrument though, not guitar, to many people play the guitar." She remembered that Aaron played the guitar. "No offence or anything, it's just not for me."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:00 PM
"No it's fine, I get that." He paused, thinking. "What about playing drums, you've briefly played the piano so you have some sense of rhythm. And your leg would make a brilliant sound on the bass drum."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 07:11 PM
"Hmm." Lithop thought for a moment. "I could always try it." She shrugged and then stayed silent for a bit more. "How about sports, do you/did you play any sports?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:14 PM
"Unless you count running over Bristol's rooftops as a sport, then no. I did do exercise at the academy though, but that was mandatory."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 07:20 PM
"You were into Parkour?" She laughed. "So dance, that's a sport that I do. And it's been a while since I've done it, but I used to skate. I think that if I tried it again I could still do figure skating and hockey."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:22 PM
"Yeah... parkour..." A small ding echoed throughout the hallway kitchen. "Chicken's done!" He took two bowls from the nearby cupboard and began to put the chicken in them. "Skating huh? That's hard!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 07:26 PM
She stood herself up. "Yeah, we should go skating some time." She said getting the pineapple.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:30 PM
Aaron finished serving the sweet and sour, walking over to the closed door. "Hey Lithop, what would you want behind this door??"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 07:35 PM
Lithop walked over by the door. "Hmmm, what do you think should be behind it?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:45 PM
"Well, If we start with the bridge we could work our way down? We can always move the kitchen to another place." He looked at Lithop and smiled.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 07:47 PM
"Alright, lets start with the bridge." She said, it would be weird to be on a bridge that wasn't the phoenix's but it seemed like it would be fun.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:48 PM
"So, are we basing the bridge off an existing one or are we going to freestyle it, cause be warned: I have zero sense when it comes to coherent planning."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 07:50 PM
She smiled. "I don't have a great design sense, but I think we could go of an existing one. Though I wouldn't choose one from before the 24th century."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 07:54 PM
"Why not? I always liked the Walker class' bridge, maybe we could combine it with your favourite bridge?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 08:10 PM
“I’m not ops or engineering, I’m not to familiar with many bridges...” She trailed off. “But I am partial to the bridge of a sovereign class.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 08:36 PM
"Alright..." He entered the bridges of the Walker class and the Sovereign class and told the computer to mix them. After a few seconds the computer made a small ping and Aaron held Lithop's hand. "You ready?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 08:38 PM
She gave his hand a little squeeze. "It feels like this is our ship, our bridge." She said, almost dazed. She knew it wasn't real, but she couldn't shake the feeling. "I'm ready."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 08:45 PM
[D]The doors opened and they were greeted a bright orange light, most likely from the binary stars the computer had decided to place the 'ship.' There was a captain's chair and an XO's chair in the middle, and on the sides were the different stations. There was underfloor lighting where the bridge changed elevation, and from the look on the viewscreen they were on the underside of the hull. Right now the ship was powered down, and the computer was waiting for either the command to start the ignition or for Engineering to be created. Aaron looked at Lithop as he stepped through, still holding her hand. "I love it!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 08:50 PM
Lithop looked around the bridge and then to Aaron. "I think this is the best bridge I've ever seen! Someone tell Starfleet to make this real." At that point she couldn't help herself, she let go of his hand and started running them over all the consoles. "If being a Captain entering their bridge for the first time feels even half as good as this... Then I want to be a Captain." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 08:55 PM
"You're on the command training program, you'll definitely get there someday!" The consoles were a mixture of screens and buttons, and Aaron went over to one of them and ran his hand over them before going back into the kitchen and taking out the two bowls of sweet and sour, handing one to Lithop and sitting down on the XO's chair, his feet rested against the armrest.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 09:29 PM
"I just became a bridge officer, I'm definitely not in any sort of command training program." Lithop laughed before taking the bowl from Aaron. She stayed standing though. "You can sit in the captain's chair if you want."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 09:32 PM
"Nah, you sit in the captain's chair, the XO chair is comfier anyway." At that conformation, an extra pip appeared on Aaron's collar, while also filling in the empty Junior Grade pip.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 09:37 PM
"Thanks!" She sat down and started eating before perking up. "Computer, put some officers on the bridge, Alpha shift and then have us do a standard patrol." She turned to Aaron. "Why is pretending to be a captain so much fun! I'm sure it doesn't feel this way when you are a captain." She felt like she was a kid again, pretending to captain a starship large cardboard box she would most likely feel embarrassed by this feeling later
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 09:44 PM
As soon as Lithop sat down three extra holographic pips appeared on her collar. At the further conformation of the NPCs, a couple of random officers appeared behind each console. The last bit it didn't do though, instead it gave a response. "Unable to comply with standard patrol." Aaron perked up at the computer, grinned, and said to the crew and the computer. "Begin primary startup sequence, let's get this boat moving!" The officers began to begin switching on ship systems.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Nov-20 10:16 PM
“Let go to warp 7, yeah that’s a nice pace.” She said trying to remember what she heard the Captain say when she was on the bridge. She noticed the pips. One part of her was really enjoying this, but the other part was embarrassed to high hell, was she acting like child, still she leaned back in the chair.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 18-Nov-20 10:20 PM
Aaron on the other hand was still leaning back, his feet on the armrest, happily eating the chicken they had made. With a full mouth he said. “Warp 7, that’s a good speed.” Across the bridge the helm shouted. “Warp coils charged captain! Ready to leave on your command.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 04:01 AM
She thought for a second, Captains had their things right? Like they'd say something special when the go to warp. "Uh, umm. Let's Warp!" The crew gave her a look and then the ship entered warp. It didn't feel the same as when she watched the ship acually go to warp of the real bridge. Lithop herself started laughing as soon as she said 'Lets Warp' she turned to Aaron. "Oh my- I- I don't think- That I'm cut out to- to be a captain." She said between laughs. "Let's Warp? What was I thinking." She couldn't stop laughing and a giant smile was plastered on her face.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 03:27 PM
At 'Let's Warp' Aaron spat out a bit of chicken back into the bowl and laughed with Lithop. "Give it time! Maybe 'Let's Warp' will become iconic! Like 'Engage' or 'Punch it'." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 03:42 PM
Lithop continued laughing. "It could have been worse! I could have said something like 'Let's boogie!' That would have been bad, at least 'lets warp' is just bland."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 03:52 PM
The crew quietly looked at the captain and the XO laugh their asses off and decided to not say anything, instead electing to look the other way at the viewscreen.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 04:07 PM
The laughing subsided and Lithop leaned back in her chair. "Well, I've got a long time to think about it. It'll probably be 20 years until admiralty even considers be for captaincy." 20 years was a long time, but Lithop was ready to wait. She wasn't anywhere near ready to take command, and there were tons of things she wanted to do before she became a senior officer. Besides, she wanted to stay on the Phoenix for a long long time.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 04:14 PM
"Who knows? Maybe you'll be captain of the Phoenix one day?" He put the now-empty bowl onto the floor next to his chair and leant back as well. Just then, the science officer piped up. "Captain! We're detecting a spatial anomaly! About half a light year away from out position!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 04:29 PM
The moment she heard the words 'spatial anomaly' the creeping feeling that had at the back of her mind the moment she had stepped on the hologram bridge brought itself to the forefront. This was wrong, this was all wrong, it was too perfect. It was a hologram and she had done nothing to deserve how perfect the situation was. She felt is if it was undermining the achievements of all the captains to ever serve. She couldn't do this anymore. Her face, just moments ago smiling was now grim. Looked around the bridge franticly, She fingered at the pips, trying to remove them. She was an Ensign! She was an Ensign not a Captain. They wouldn't come off. "Computer shut it down." She said almost franticly. Wrong, wrong this was all wrong. The program shut down, leaving just an inactivated holodeck. She had fallen to the floor, the chair having disappeared but the chicken had stayed in the bowl. She looked down at it, her eyes becoming unfocused. How could she have done that. She had pretended to be a captain, something she had done when she was a child, something she deemed inappropriate to do now that she was an officer. What would the Captain say if she ever found out about this, or if stars forbid she had walked in on them. This was all wrong.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 04:54 PM
The pips disappeared when the holodeck reset to normal. Aaron crawled over and grabbed Lithop in a tight hug. "Hey, hey, what's wrong?" He held Lithop in his arms and stayed there, worried for her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 05:04 PM
Lithop took a deep breath and let herself be held. "It was wrong. It was perfect, it was a way I imagined my future... But it was wrong. I didn't work hard to end up in command. It felt like I was undermining the achievements of all the captains to ever serve. They worked to end up on the bridge in command of a starship. and I just walked into a holodeck." She explained, though she felt stupid as she did so. She wasn't crying either, she was still in a state of shock.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 05:13 PM
"We don't need the crew, or the whole command thing! It can be just us, travelling a simulation of the stars, flying through, helping out." He paused. "Just you, me and the small ship of our dreams." He hugged Lithop tighter and rested his chin on her head.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 05:16 PM
She hugged him back. "Maybe. But I'd like to stay focused on what's real right now. Let myself dream of a ship. I'm willing to wait for it."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 05:22 PM
"Can we at least keep the kitchen? I liked that part." He said jokingly.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 05:25 PM
"We can keep the kitchen," She said still hugging him. "And the bridge. I like the bridge, I just don't want to be of command of it." She told him and then mentally added. I'll dream of being in command of that bridge.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 05:32 PM
"You won't, we'll change the specs and design it to be a civilian ship, we'll both be in command, no extra crew. How does that sound?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 05:37 PM
She pulled out of the hug. "You don't understand. I want the kitchen, I want to put the kitchen on a nice planet somewhere and everything we use it it can be like we're on shore leave, but I don't want to be in command of any type of hologram ship. Not yet." She took deep breath. "But I do want a code of the bridge we made. I want to visit it, I want to sit down at a nice science station in the back. But I don't want to be in command yet."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 06:27 PM
"Oh! That we can do!" He spoke to the room. "Computer, load the kitchen but store the bridge for later use." No sooner had Aaron said that they were back in the hallway kitchen, the door sealed once again. "Let's start over yeah?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 06:30 PM
She leaned in and kissed him again. "Yes, lets start over."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 07:07 PM
He leaned into the kiss and stayed there for a few seconds before releasing, standing up and walking over to the door. "So, what first? Command centre? Observation window? Sauna?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 07:14 PM
Lithop snorted. "A starship with a sauna on it. Not a sauna in a holodeck, just a full on sauna that they built into a starship."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 07:20 PM
"The sauna is the starship." His eyes widened and he took a small gasp. "Sauna ship!!! But seriously, what do we want behind this door? I'm thinking command centre/observation window overlooking a feature of the planet." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 07:40 PM
Lithop scratched her head and looked at him, standing up. "You know, it's getting kinda late. Maybe we could just go hang out at one of our rooms for a bit. The holodeck's been kinda hard on me today."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 07:45 PM
"That's fair, I'll send you the program so you can work on this as well. Computer, arch." The gate appeared at the other end of the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 07:45 PM
"Thanks." She made her way closer to the door. "Your quarters or mine?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 08:00 PM
"Let's go to yours, I don't think I've been there yet." He smiled.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Nov-20 08:13 PM
“Alright.” She said stepping out of the holodeck. “But I haven’t been to your quarters either, especially since your promotion.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 19-Nov-20 08:42 PM
"Eh, they're basically the same as the Ensign quarters." He said, following her ou and shutting the program down behind them.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 20-Nov-20 06:35 PM
Cassidy and Kianaa entered the holodeck, while Cass waited for Kianaa to enter the desired program patiently, gently squeezing her hand like the adorable little shits they were (edited)
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 21-Nov-20 01:35 AM
@Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 21-Nov-20 01:37 AM
Smiling brightly, she ordered the computer to create a simulation of Lake El-nar - a pristine blue lake surrounded by forest in a clearing. "How do you like it?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 21-Nov-20 01:53 AM
Cassidy’s breath was nearly stolen by the beauty of the place. “Wow,” she simply replied, her voice almost a whisper. “You grew up here?!”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 21-Nov-20 01:58 AM
"For about sixteen years of my life, yeah!" She nodded happily. "I'd go swimming in that lake pretty often, actually. My mother taught me when she wasn't working~"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 21-Nov-20 02:23 PM
“I’ve never seen a lake that blue before, my goodness! I knew Betazed created beautiful people, but I never thought it’d be quite this beautiful!”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 21-Nov-20 02:33 PM
"Beautiful people, huh?" Oh, Cassidy. Giggling, Kianaa took her by the hand and led her to the lakeside before turning round on her heel and narrowing her deep black eyes at her.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 22-Nov-20 07:17 AM
Cassidy followed close, but gave Kia a very confused look when the Trill narrowed her eyes at her. ‘What’re you doing?’ She asked in her head, raising an eyebrow both in confusion and worry.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Nov-20 07:20 AM
"I'm just messing with your head," She grinned and leaned in, kissing her on the nose before skipping away and practically dragging Cassidy with her. Well, not too hard.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:47 PM
[D]THe two had left the holodeck sometime ago, with Cassidy hopefully in better spirits.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 11:29 PM
[D]Pristine white sand crunched beneath their feet as the two entered. To their left sprawled a dark, calm sea that rippled gently against the shoreline, and on their right a forest with alien-looking trees that seemed to spiral upwards towards the sky. Further down the beach was a small tent with a campfire burning out front. As for the time... the sun had only just begun to sink below the horizon, painting everything a paleish amber. It was an ideal evening - just nice for an outing like this one.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 11:34 PM
Kytha took it all in. She had never seen the ocean in person before. She couldn't help but look around in wonder "It's really beautiful here, Dune. I have never been to the beach before"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 11:36 PM
Color him a little surprised - but then again, she'd spent a great portion of her life on a starship, hadn't she...? It wasn't that surprising, all things considered. "I am glad that this is your first." He smiled, leading her down the beach towards the campfire, hooved boots making little indents in the sand. "I take it your duties went well?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 11:46 PM
"Yeah, I been mainly working on my personal projects for the most part. Not that I ever stop working on them" Kytha giggled "But yeah I grew up in the mountains and I never used the holodeck much growing up. I barely stepped outside my room as it was. I guess I'm catching up all the sights I have missed out on"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 11:48 PM
"I hope you enjoy it." He led her into the small tent, the inside of which was cozy and warm - with little cushions on the floor for them to sit on. He flopped down on the floor with his legs crossed, letting out a long, tired sigh of relief. "How would you like to spend the night under the stars?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:05 AM
Kytha sat right beside him "With you of course but that's not what your asking is it? I can think of a few things we could do. We could go hiking, play a card game, or just enjoy the fresh air. I'm up for anything really. "
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:07 AM
"Under the stars it is - and if you like we could do all those other things too. The holodeck is our oyster after all." He remarked, looking around the tent - and reaching for a little wicker picnic basket that sat behind them. "Do you like hot chocolate?"
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:20 AM
"Yes, very much so. Computer, one deck of UNO cards, waterproof edition" * a deck of transparent cards with multicolored icon on the back materialized. She quietly delt out the cards. Seven to each of them*
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:21 AM
Smiling, he flipped the basket open and pulled out a metal flask and two cups, each of which he filled with steaming hot chocolate from the former. "I don't think I've ever tried UNO before..." (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:35 AM
"It's not a hard game. The rules are rather simple. Each card has a color and a number. The goal is to get rid of all your cards. When it's your turn, you can put a card in the middle of the pile as long as it matches the previous card either in color or in number. There are also special cards. The card with the interdictory circle is a skip card which allows you to skip the next players turn. The card with the arrows is the reverse card which reverses the turn order and makes it your turn again. There are also cards with numbers with plus signs on the edges. These force your opponent to pick up that number of cards. The multi colored cards allow you to pick what color card the next players can play" Kytha explained
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:38 AM
"Interesting." He handed her a cup of hot chocolate and smiled. "Very well. We can play as we eat and drink. I would like that very much."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:42 AM
Kytha eagerly took a sip "Then let's! Thank you for the hot cocoa, Dune. It's delicious"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:46 AM
He chuckled warmly, picking up his cards after taking a sip from his cup of hot chocolate.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:50 AM
The two played through a few games, Kytha occasionally sipping on her cocoa through out. "Your really good at this, Dune! You wanna do something else now? We been at this for awhile"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:52 AM
"Shall we head outside and walk down the beach?" He suggested with a grin. "Enjoy the fresh air outside."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:54 AM
"Sure! I could use some fresh air." Kytha stacked the cards and put them to the side before standing up
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:56 AM
He stood up with her and dusted his uniform off before gently taking her hand and leading her outside, into the fresh, cool night sea air. Looking up above them, the stars had already come out - a sea of diamonds glittered above them now, little points of light in an infinite black expanse.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:07 AM
Kytha looked up at the sky in wonder. The night sky had always captivated her. It made her feel nostalgic and brought memories of her childhood "It still amazes me that we are traveling amongst the stars. It feels so fantastical when you look at the sky from here"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:14 AM
"Indeed. Like a faraway dream, sort of..." He looked down at her, the starlight reflecting in his large golden eyes. "And yet we are all living that dream every single day."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:25 AM
Kytha stared into his eyes, her checks turning pink. Her dark eyes mimicked the sky itself, the reflection of the scenery seemingly captured in her eyes. "I can hardly believe it myself. It doesn't seem real." She ment that in more then one way. She didn't think he would return her feelings yet here they were on this romantic escapade
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:30 AM
"And yet it is. So the question now, in this moment, is this-" He smiled, leaning just a fraction closer to her. "Why spoil the fantasy? Surreal or not, we can still enjoy the moment. No?"
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:35 AM
Kytha could feel her face heat up. She could feel her heart racing "Yes, we can. I wanna just exist in this moment"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:36 AM
"Exactly." Dark eyes, calm and dark as the midnight sky - now full of stars. How lovely, he thought. "We have the night to ourselves. Shall we do what we can to make it last...?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:42 AM
"Yes" She said full heartedly. She had gotten lost in his warm eyes. She felt like she was bathed in sunlight everytime he looked at her. She held onto his hand just Abit tighter (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:46 AM
Dune tilted his head ever so slightly to the left - almost like a curious dog - and chuckled, leading her off to a large overreaching tree overlooking the sea, under which they could sit together in peace. (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:58 AM
Kytha blushed and took a seat under the tree as they reached it, her attention completely focused on him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:03 AM
He sat next to her, back against the tree, head against the trunk, and looked warmly back at her. It'd been a while since he looked - and truthfully felt so at peace. He let go of her then and tentatively put his arm around her shoulders.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:06 AM
Kytha leaned on him. She felt just as content. She was used to rushing around and constantly having something to do. It was really nice to just have this moment of peace with someone who was important to her
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:13 AM
Dune opened both eyes, gazing affectionately down at her and squeezing her hand firmly. "Have you ever done anything like this before?"
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:27 AM
"No" She answered sheepishly. None of any of this was familiar to her. She had been too busy to ever really consider a relationship. A few had tried but Kytha had always had her head in the clouds and her spacey behavior tended to eventually drive then away
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:29 AM
"I am glad to be your first. I think you are a determined, dedicated lady. Anyone would be lucky to have you in their life, in any capacity." He stated plainly. No use hiding what he thought to be true. "Keep smiling, keep being curious and keep wanting to bring others together. They make you who you are."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:46 AM
"Thank you, Dune. I will! I have every reason to smile now days after all" *She could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks. Her heart practically lept out of her chest at being praised so much. 'I am glad to be your first' did that mean...? * "So does that mean... That we're..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:46 AM
"Would you like to consider us as such?" He raised an eyebrow and smirked slightly at her.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:02 AM
Kytha's face turned bright red "I might be rather fond of the idea" She was Abit embarrassed at her admission. This felt so right to her (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:08 AM
"I would be as well." He noted, his grin growing ever so slightly more - and he may or may not have leaned in a fraction closer to her. "And I would be honored."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:21 AM
Kytha reacted without thinking. She gently pressed her lips against his, kissing him. Her heart felt like it was going to burst. There wasn't a need for a verbal answer anymore
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:36 AM
For a brief second his eyes widened, and he took a sharp breath in - before relaxing, leaning over and returning the kiss in kind, just as deeply. His free hand reached over, gently cupping her cheek. He didn't need to say anything - this moment of pure, utter bliss didn't need to be ruined. (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:51 AM
She melted into the kiss, pulling him closer. It felt as if the world had stopped around them. In this moment, it was just the two of them and it was more then she could have ever dreamed of
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:55 AM
Meanwhile his other hand went around her waist, bringing her closer to his chest as he pulled away, golden eyes seeming to glow in the low light. Twin suns shining in the shadows of the treetop. "How do you feel?"
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 04:06 AM
"Amazing" She said simply, her face a deep red. She met his gaze, her own filled with adoration. She wrapped her arms around him. Her eyes locked with his, unable to look away. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 04:12 AM
"I don't think I quite want this night to end, now~" Came his reponse. His hand remained on her cheek, thumb gently tracing her jawline. She looked so radiant somehow, never mind the redness. The simple joy on her expression did it all. (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 04:23 AM
She leaned into his touch, a content smile on her face. She wasn't ready for it to end either. She just wanted to be here in his arms. No where else felt more right "It doesn't have to be over yet~" She moved one of her hands over his (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 04:30 AM
"No. It does not." He looked out over the beach with a long sigh. "How lovely," He commented, "The stars above in the endless night sky, waves at the shore, you and me, here, at the centre of it all..." He squeezef her hand, pressing it gently to his chest, and smiled warmly at her. "There is more to this beach and more to the forest behind us. Shall we go for a walk?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 11:14 AM
"Sure. That sounds lovely. I would love to see more of this place." She gave him a gentle smile, gazing at him loving for a moment more before reluctantly standing up. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 11:17 AM
He stood up with her with their hands intertwined, and led her through the forest. It was filled with small glowjng insects, twisty spiral plants and even luminescent growths and flowers - it was like a little fantasy land; their own little bubble of reality... which it technically was considering they were in a holodeck. A little translucent red glowing butterfly... thing... with two pairs of wings flitted around them and settled on Kytha's dress.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 11:23 AM
Kytha watched it curiously and giggled when it decided to land on her. She eagerly took in the sights and sounds of the forest. It felt like they were on their own little adventure. Something straight out of a book. One she wished wouldn't have to end.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 11:29 AM
Dune himself chuckled - and positively beamed when he heard her laugh. He was simply glaf to be able to do this for her. He walked on with her, passing under a tall, glowing pink mushroom the shape of a giant leaf with glowing caterpillars clinging to the bottom, eventually reaching a sort of forest glen. (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 11:38 AM
Kytha stared up at the mushroom as they passed under it. She had been looking around in amazement the whole journey. It definitely felt like she had stepped into a fantasy book. "This place is very beautiful. I almost can't believe it exists"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 11:40 AM
"Only in this region of Kaminar. The continent of Rytan is famed for being... quite fantasylike. By off-worlders." He responded, settling down in thr grass of the forest glen and smiling at her expression. "I take it that you like what you see?"
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 11:47 AM
"Yes, I very much like what I see." She grinned widely, looking straight at him. She then took a seat beside him. "How could I not?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 11:49 AM
"No reason. I merely wanted to check." He smiled, squeezing her hand firmly when she sat down next to him.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 11:52 AM
Kytha gave his hand a gentle squeeze back. "Well, you have nothing to worry about" She smiled warmly at him (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 11:55 AM
"I am glad for that. Thank you." He pulled her in close, taking her gently back into his arms. Just the two of them, together in this little bubble of whimsy. It seemed magical, almost - if a little romantic in a cheesy sense.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:00 PM
She leaned on him, relaxing into his arms as she took in the sights of the glowing forest and the sounds of the insects hidden throughout. She smiled, full of content. This moment was magical to her, regardless of the setting
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:04 PM
And truthfully he didn't want the moment to end. Too bad their night was slowly approaching its end - they'd have to go to bed sometime after all. Instead he hugged her a little more firmly, humming at the base of his throat. Not very good singing, mind, but it was... a tune. Somehow. A light and yet somehow low tune that seemed to carry well on his voice.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 12:15 PM
Kytha wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back. She didn't want it to end either. Even though she knew it would have to. She listened to his humming. To her, his voice was melodic and she happily listened as she savored being in his arms. How she wished it would last forever
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 12:45 PM
Lost in the thrilling rush of the scenery around them, he looked down at her. He leaned in again possibly for another kiss. (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:24 PM
Kytha pulled him close to her and lovingly kissed him. She didn't have words for how he made her feel. She just wanted to savor this moment, wanting it to last (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:27 PM
He made a content sort of growling noise as they kissed, simply enjoying that moment of bliss... and eventually the two had to part sometime, at which point he tilted his head, staring straight into her eyes. "Calm and dark," He mused, "As the starless midnight sky..."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:39 PM
Her checks turned bright pink, caught up in his gaze. Her eyes firmly locked with his. "Maybe that's why I can't help getting lost in your eyes. Your's are as bright as the sun. You brighten my sky" *She giggled, giving him a playful smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:42 PM
"Golden, bright - as the sun's corona..." His own cheeks turned bright pink. "Oh, I suppose it fits. I am pleased to know that you think of them - and me - in that way."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:48 PM
"You mean alot to me, Dune. You do brighten my day everytime I see you" She gently placed her hand on his cheek
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 01:49 PM
"...and for how long has this been?" He reached up, gently touching his hand to hers.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 01:56 PM
"Since you cheered me up in the arboretum."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:01 PM
"Since that day I gave you an idea as to how to find your purpose aboard...?" He guessed. He still remembered when she'd confided to him, questioning her place among the crew.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:03 PM
"Yeah... I already had started growing fond of you when we met at the earth space dock but I think that second meeting sealed it for me" She admitted, Abit embarrassed
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:07 PM
"When I allowed you to walk with me and talk about my people and my culture." He recalled. "And we ended up at the arboretum on Spacedock. Yes. I remember that day..."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:13 PM
"Yeah and ever since my feelings just have been growing from there till it progressed to this" She was pretty sure she was red now. Even though she came from a culture where keeping secrets was nearly impossible, it still was embarrassing to admit it. She always tended to be more human after all (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:24 PM
"Kytha. I-" He choked up with emotion. He knew that he impacted lives with all that he did. He'd just never actually made this big a difference - or been told about it. "I don't know what to say-" His hands reached for hers again, holding them firmly.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:28 PM
"Sometimes words aren't needed. Especially with me" She firmly held his hands, giggling and giving him a warm smile "What about you, Dune?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:38 PM
"Well..." He swallowed slightly. "I suppose it started at the arboretum. I felt that as a friend that I needed to be there for you. And... well, things got to a peak when you organized that little gathering for me. I don't often get thanks or praise for what I do - much less an entire celebration in my honor. For that, Kytha, I shall ever be grateful. You did not need to go to such an extent... and yet you did."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:44 PM
"Everyone needs someone to go to that extent. At some point we each need someone to be able to go the extra mile and reach out to us. Everyone needs help at some point. To pretend otherwise would be ridiculous. You went out of your way to help me. I just returned the favor is all."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:48 PM
"It wasn't that out of the way..." He said, turning a bright shade of pink. "All I did was to suggest a way through which you could find your purpose and your place again. And you did. For that I am extremely proud of you, Kytha - but nonetheless..." He smiled, a watery one, and leaned closer to her. "Thank you for doing that for me. I will ever be grateful. I don't think I can ever express that adequately." (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 02:54 PM
"Maybe so but you didn't have to do anything. You still chose too. And don't worry about expressing it. I can feel how much it means to you. Words aren't needed. And if you still feel like you need to express it, We have all the time in the world for you to do that. So don't worry."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 02:57 PM
"Yes," He agreed, "We do indeed." He let the notion hang in the air as he hugged her close to him - warm, comforting, alive. The feeling was indescribable - though familiar. Third time lucky? He smiled softly. Perhaps.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:05 PM
Kytha hugged him back, savoring the sensation of being close to him. She still couldn't believe that she was Dune's girlfriend now. This was a completely new experience for her but she was determined to do her best. To be able to fill each other's days with joy was enough for her.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:08 PM
"Well." He said after a few minutes, "Shall we leave this forest? We could return to the tent if you'd like, and cuddle up at the campfire if you so wish. It would be nice and warm, and...." He plucked a little red caterpillar off his hand, "-free of insects."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:24 PM
She giggled, happily "That sounds lovely, Dune"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:26 PM
Chuckling, he stood up with her, holding her hand, and led her out of the forest and back to the tent, where the two sat down by the fire, happily cuddled together.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:34 PM
Kytha simply cuddled him tightly, delighted in his presence. She was satisfied just spending this quite moment together. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:45 PM
He yawned a little then, lulled into sleepiness by her closeness and warmth - both being ever so comforting to him. For the moment, nothing else seemed to matter. Just the two of them, in their little perfect moment.
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:49 PM
Kytha felt the same. She just wanted to indulge in this moment. The two of them seemingly in their own little world.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 03:54 PM
"Well..." He sighed after a while. Sometime it had to end. Eventually. "As much as I know we both want to... I think it is getting late, now. Shall I see you tomorrow, then? Wherever you like."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 03:59 PM
"Yes, Dune. I already can't wait." She gave him a light kiss before reluctantly standing up, already missing his warmth
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 04:02 PM
He stood up next to her, straightening out his uniform - and took a moment to snicker silently at the height difference. She barely came up to his shoulder. His hand reached out, taking hers lightly. "I look forward to it. Eagerly."
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Remi-chan 23-Nov-20 04:43 PM
Kytha gently squeezed his hand "Let's go ahead and go then~ tomorrow isn't going to come if we just stand here" She giggled
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Nov-20 04:45 PM
"Well, no. it will not. Computer, end program." He sighed sadly as their little bubble of whimsical fantasy faded around them, and he led her out to the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:20 AM
Seeing that she was the first person there Lithop set up a room with a couple of platforms and mirrors around them, in addition to that there was a few couches facing the platforms, A few replicators, and some dressing rooms. Lithop sat down on the couch.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:21 AM
Walking inside, Sara gave an excited wave to Lithop, looking around with an 'Ohhh!~' of delight. "This almost looks like one of those bridal boutiques you know?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:23 AM
Lithop turned to Sara. "That's sorta what I had in mind." She laughed, standing up. "I'd like to maybe try out something a bit different from the dresses I normally wear for dancing. You know, just for fun.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:24 AM
"Yessss!~ What do you normally wear for dancing, we could totally find you something! It never hurts to look outside your comfort zone..y'know..just to see."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:26 AM
She nodded, blushing slightly. "I usually wear A-line, full length gowns. They have a nice twirl and they're very good for dancing, your legs aren't constricted and you can get close to your partner."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:27 AM
"Sooo maybe something with a long slit to start off? Work our way up from there? You're tall, Lithop, you have great legs, you could totally pull off a long slit."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:28 AM
She scratched the back of her head. "I wouldn't exactly say I have great legs, I mean I only have one and a half legs." She laughed awkwardly. "I'm not scared to show of the prosthetic though."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:31 AM
"You have legs, prosthetic or organic, thus, they are great. Besides! Even if one is half mech, the other parts are awfully shapely- and I mean this 110% in a platonic appreciation."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:32 AM
She took in a breath. "Thank you. I'll try one of those leg slit dresses things."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:33 AM
"There's a good girl! Let's look through the replicator catalogue. What color are you thinking?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:36 AM
"I'm just here to have fun. You pick, and if I don't hate the dress you pick out for me, I'll try on a dress you pick for me without my input." She smiled, realizing this was a good team bonding exercise.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:40 AM
"Okay okay..You got strawberry blonde hair so my immediate thought is to put you in something blue or green...Ohhh, emerald green." Knowing just the dress, Sara sorted through the replicator for a few moments and clicking the replicate button. Below appeared a lovely emerald green dress folded into a square. Glitter shimmered wildly..it obviously coated the entire dress. Turning the page, she ordered a similar pair of heels, holding the folded dress and heels out for Lithop to take.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:43 AM
She took the dress, her eyes sparkled. "Glitter..." She said almost in awe. "Thank you, I'll try it on now." She walked into one fo the dressing rooms.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:46 AM
Excited at the newfound power she held, Sara eagerly scoped through the catalogue, wanting to have dresses and heels ready and waiting for Lithop to try on. Before Lithop walked out, she already had four dresses and four sets of heels replicated and stacked neatly on the couch nearby. Sara herself went and took a seat, taking out her PADD, ready to take pictures not so much unlike a proud mother hen. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:52 AM
A few minutes later Lithop exited the changing room and walked to the platform. She stumbled slightly on her way there, the heels being taller then the once she was used to. But still she got on the platform and looked at herself. It was very different from what she was used to but she felt almost at home in it, she was nice and covered and she liked that the slit perfectly showed off the prosthetic she and her uncle had made. Though she did pull down the dress slightly so it covered her thigh more. Eventually she turned around to Sara, smiling widely. “I like it, it’s different, but I like it.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:56 AM
"You look amazing!!" She squealed, holding up her PADD and clicking the button on the side, taking a picture for Lithop to look through for afterwords. Comparisons in the mind were hard to make, but looking at the dresses in a picture made it easier to decide. "Green definitely looks amazing you, it make the brightness of your hair pop! How well do you think you could dance in it?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 04:58 AM
Lola popped in. "Hi! Am I too late?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:58 AM
"Hallo Lola!~ Not too late, Lithop has only just tried on the first dress!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:01 AM
She waved to Lola. "Hello, welcome to the party." *She turned to Sara. I could definitely dance in it. The leg slit grants me more movement. But right now I don't mind weather or not I can dance in it. As long as it's fun."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 05:02 AM
She grinned. "Splendid! Charlie should be by in a bit. Oh, Lithop, you look lovely!!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:05 AM
"Thank you. It's not my normal style but I still like it." She told Lola.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 05:07 AM
"Oo, you would be able to dance a spicey salsa in that dress though!" She smiled.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:08 AM
Lithop shook her hips like she would in a salsa dance. "You bet I could."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:10 AM
"So on a scale of 1-5, how are you feeling in this one, Lithop?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:11 AM
She thought for a moment. "It's not my favorite thing I've ever tried, but I do like it so I'd say a 3.5, maybe a 4." She would be willing to try any dress Sara gave her now that she had proven herself.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:13 AM
"Wonderful! Okay, red dress and heels next." Sara leaned over the couch and held up a red, folded dress with a matching pair of heels, her smile obviously telltale that she thought Lithop would like this one even more. "Okay so this one has more arm coverage? But more leg."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:15 AM
"Leg." She repeated, taking the dress and walking to the dressing room, once again stumbling on her way there.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 05:17 AM
As Lithop stumbled off, Kianna walked in, beaming from ear to ear. As much as she loved to look good... her fashion sense was terrible and even her mother told her that. Usually.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:18 AM
"Hallo Kianaa!~" Sara greeted happily, waving the other science officer over with a grin. "You here to watch or try on stuff?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 05:21 AM
"A little of both." She said. "I kind of need a new color apart from purple..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:22 AM
"I'm a bit biased, but yellow is a complimentary color to purple, and also incredibly lovely, maybe try that?"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:23 AM
He walked in, looking around very confused. This was a boutique? It was weird.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 05:23 AM
Lola was there mostly to watch, but if he player started feeling better she would join in as well. For now she settled on complimenting the dresses she saw.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 05:24 AM
"Yellow sounds good." She walked off into the boutique to browse. She'd probably wind up undecided but hey, who cares?
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:24 AM
Oskar walked into the holodeck and took off his jacket, setting the white shouldered top on a couch. He sighed a bit. He did need a new suit, what better way to get it? (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:24 AM
"Wow, a lot more people showed than I thought! Hallo Tal, Oskar!"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:25 AM
"Hey." He smiled. "What, uhh, what are we doing here?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:26 AM
"Hallo, Sara." Oskar said and smiled, waving a bit. He went over to one of the dressing rooms and started browsing what he could get. First, he'd need some good shoes.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:26 AM
Getting up out of her seat, she quickly headed to Tal to embrace him in a hug, glad he'd finally gotten out of his shell enough to be in groups. "What happened to your uniform top?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:27 AM
Lithop exited the changing room and immediately attempted to pull down the fabric to hide her legs. The dress was short, very short and she wasn't wearing shorts or tights under it. And now with so many people... yeah she didn't want to be standing above them. She settled for standing next to the platform, a bit nervous to turn around, blushing.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 05:30 AM
Kianaa emerged from a changing room nearby in a yellow dress that showed off the Trill spots that ran down her legs. Unlike Lithop she had far less reservations about showing off - and it showed as she did a little twirl, not caring who saw.
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:30 AM
"I didn't want to wear it, I don't know. Been in it all day."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:33 AM
"Ah, I understand- I too should have brought some spare clothes for off-duty but didn't think about it." Giving him a smile as she let him go, she quickly hugged Oskar as well. "You''ll try on another cape, yes, please?"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:34 AM
"A cape? Oskar, how stylish."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:34 AM
Oskar hugged her back when she hugged him. "I'm thinking something longer this time. Maybe...mid shin? Gold trim maybe..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:36 AM
"Oh! You should look through the replicator! I'm sure they have good options for your medieval fantasy cape!~" She chuckled, releasing her friend and turning back to the girls who'd just come out to show off their dresses.
"Woww, look at you two!~ Come on Lithop, do a spin too!~"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:37 AM
"It's also a status symbol." Oskar said softly as he looked through the replicator. He scratched his beard as he looked through.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 05:37 AM
Kianaa smiled and did a bow. "Thank you! How do I look?"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:39 AM
"Status of what?" He was behind his large German friend, looking over his shoulder at the replicator options.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:40 AM
"Like a ray of sunshine of course!~ You look beautiful, you both do, honestly. But wooo Lithop check your leggiiieeess!~"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:42 AM
Oskar looked down at Tal, then back at the replicator. "My status within my family. Someone has to represent the noble line while Oma tends to grandfather."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:43 AM
“Umm, no, I can’t.” Lithop didn’t move, she kept her hands folded in front of her, pulling down on the fabric. She was blushing heavily. It wasn’t that Sara had made a bad decision on outfit or anything, but with so many people here now, she didn’t feel great about it. She trusted Sara and while she wouldn’t have felt 100% she would have felt much better. As it was now she was terrified to the other people in the room more then she wanted them to see. And now with Sara calling attention to her, this was, this wasn’t a great situation. Her body language was tense and her face nervous as she blushed heavily and stared down at the floor. And for some odd reason, now there were so many people. Lithop almost wanted to cry.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:44 AM
"Wanna try on a different one, Lithop?" Sara murmured, inclining her head slightly to the side. She didn't look nearly as thrilled as she had with the first one..maybe it was a tad out of her comfort zone. Luckily, the next dress was a bit longer, maybe it would help..
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 05:45 AM
Happy as she was to look good, Kianaa's first priority was Lithop. She rushed over immediately and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Hey. You alright? Let's find you something longer, shall we?"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:46 AM
"Noble line? Oskar, I had no idea! Your majesty, you must select a cape of the highest quality. Indeed, someone if your standing could wear two capes if he wanted!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:47 AM
Turning back towards the couch, Sara held out a white bundle to Lithop with a smile. "It's okay! No one is sad or dissappointed if you aren't digging it, let's try this one on, ja?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:48 AM
"This is exactly why I don't tell people things." Oskar muttered to himself, continuing to look. Maybe he could decide later. For now, he would decide on the shoes. "Don't you also have a suit to fit?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 05:50 AM
“I want to choose the next one, if that’s ok.” She said hurrying off to the replicator but taking small steps. She ordered something, and the hurried of to the changing room only relaxing once the door was shut behind her. Never again would she ever wear something that short without tights or shorts on underneath. She changed into the next one.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:51 AM
Sara nodded understandingly and sat back down on the couch to watch patiently.
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:51 AM
"Oh I've already got mine. So what's your family line about? Like, what have the Königs done in the past?" His accent was terrible, but that didn't stop him from putting as much of it in there as possible.
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 05:53 AM
Ciel stepped into the holodeck and was pleasantly surprised to find it laid out like a boutique on earth. There were plenty of people there already. He looked around to see if anyone was not busy, his Raichito folded neatly in his arms.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:55 AM
"Hallo Ciel!~" Sara chimed, looking at the new arrival from over her shoulder with a smile and a wave.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 05:56 AM
"You can stop with the fake accent anytime you wish, Tal." Oskar said plainly, replicating a pair of simple, black dress shoes. "My family business is none of yours. My place within it also falls into that category." Oskar sat down and pulled off his boots, rubbing his feet a bit before slipping one of the shoes on and tying it.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:57 AM
"Don't tease the prince, Tal." Sara called out from the couch, still watching to dressing room curtain, waiting for it to be pulled back. "You might get sentenced to a boot to the head." (edited)
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 05:58 AM
"Oh, I uh, sorry." He shifted in his stance, watching Oskar scroll through the options silently. Maybe he could stop with the jokes for a bit.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 05:59 AM
"Er versucht sich mit dir anzufreunden, Oskar." She quipped back to the German, turning to look over her shoulder, raising her eyebrows slightly, almost pleadingly. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 06:00 AM
"Boot to the head? Ooh~" She grinned, leaning against the wall. "Why?"
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 06:01 AM
Ciel waved back and came over to her, but said nothing. The conversation unfolding around him was far more interesting than his questions.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 06:01 AM
Oskar put on and ties the other shoe and stood up, knocking the toes against the ground. He sighed softly. "Die letzte Person, die ich über meine Familie erzählte, blieb nicht, um sie zu treffen."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:03 AM
Sara shook her head with a soft sigh. Men were such babies sometimes. "Play nice, that's an order." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 06:04 AM
Keeping with the theme of the night Lithop wore something a bit different, it was bodycon, but it was nice and long. With more confidence, but still shaken from earlier she stepped out of the room and onto the platform giving a twirl.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 06:05 AM
"Looking good!" Kianaa smiled at her appreciatively.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:08 AM
"Ohh!~ Pretty girl!~ Bodycon suits you very well!"
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 06:10 AM
“It certainly does.” Ciel nodded. “May I ask a question?” He turned to Sara
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:11 AM
"Oh, me?" Sara turned to Ciel politely, giving him a small smile. "What's up?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 06:14 AM
"No, it's fine. Just...having one of those days is all." Oskar said, looking at Tal. "I have two waits going on and I have to update the Commander tomorrow."
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 06:14 AM
“Sorry, I don’t mean to bother, but you seem to know about these sorts of things.” He unfolded the dolman and kilt he was holding so that she could see them. “I was planning to wear this to the ball, but I don’t think the kilt is appropriate. Would you happen to have any suggestions as to what would be a good replacement?”
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 06:16 AM
"Update them on what? Ooo, that one's nice." He stopped himself from making an intel-knows-all joke, pointing at one of the capes. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:16 AM
"Why wouldn't a kilt be appropriate? It's just as much formal wear as any suit? Just add a nice black bow-tie and a nice jacket and that's the whole look!~"
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 06:17 AM
“Well, I got a lot of funny looks the last time I wore it...”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:19 AM
"It's unique! Not a lot of people wear traditional Earthen formal wear in lieu of more modern dresses and suits. You'd stand out, sure. But it's definitely a statement piece, something to be very proud of, yes?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 06:19 AM
"Kilts are always in style. They go with everything." Oskar said over his shoulder before replicating a black dress shirt and red jacket.
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 06:22 AM
"I don't know, I like pants. Kilts and shorts seem chilly."
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 06:22 AM
“It’s not from earth, is the thing. It’s a Klimasz tradition, a very old one. Are you sure it’d be appropriate?”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 06:23 AM
Kia shrugged and disappeared back into anothet changing room with a seperate yellow dress.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:23 AM
"I think it definitely would be- But I am sorry, there is a clothing tradition on Earth that has a very similar look. I didn't mean anything rude by it."
"Also Tal, are you still going to wear your-" The tone in her voice was decidedly unhappy, but cemented. "-Cardassian suit to the ball or would you like to look through some stuff as well?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 06:27 AM
Oskar laughed a bit. "A Cardassian suit? Within five lightyears of Sara? I'm surprised she hasn't burned it in the engines." Oskar said as he went into the dressing room and changed into what he had so far.
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 06:28 AM
"Yeah, it's hanging in my room." Watching Oskar walk away he frowned. "What's wrong with the suit?" This sounded like a conversation they'd had before.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 27-Nov-20 06:30 AM
"I personally don't think there's anything wrong with a Cardassian suit. But the way Sara sounded when she mentioned it? Sounds like she doesn't like it." Oskar stepped out and pulled his sleeved down a bit. (edited)
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 06:33 AM
He turned to Sara, waiting for a response.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:43 AM
"There's really nothing wrong with it, I just think you look better in orange is all." She murmured, though an apologetic smile was quick on her lips as she shrugged. "I like the robes, what can I say?"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 06:49 AM
"But they're so layered. And that headpiece is really uncomfortable. Besides, I paid for the suit three years ago and I've worn it maybe twice."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 06:53 AM
"Aren't the layers what's fun though?" She teased, a sudden sly look apparent on her features. She didn't say much else on the subject of his robes however. "Also you can just not wear the headpiece."
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 06:59 AM
"Or not wear any of it and use the suit." He smiled, trying to lighten the mood but really not wanting to wear traditional get-up. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 07:04 AM
"Yeah, guess you could do that too-" While she of course desperately loved his robes, it was even more important that Tal be in something he liked. She conceded as gracefully as she could, knowing it was for little value to try and pursuade him on the issue. "What shoes do you have to go with it?"
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 07:06 AM
"Shoes? Uhhh, I was just gonna use my uniform ones. Why?" He looked down at his toes.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 07:10 AM
"I dunno what shoes go with a Cardassian suit. But if your uniform boots work, then I certainly won't say a word. Where'd you find it anyway?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Nov-20 07:11 AM
Havinf found her dress of choice, Kianaa headed out the door after waving to the rest.
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Anglachel 27-Nov-20 07:17 AM
"Deep Space Nine. The collar is a little wide, but I like it." Suddenly something about her shoe question clicked in his head. "Wait, we never did the dance thing."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 07:44 AM
[D] Lola had left some time ago.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 03:05 PM
[D] Sadly the mini rp had to end because there's meetings and stuff.
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Planettree 27-Nov-20 03:57 PM
[D] Having gotten his advice, Ciel left.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 04:05 PM
[D] Lithop too had left some time ago.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 04:30 AM
[D]It seemed that he'd chosen a fancy boutique for the session - or maybe just had the computer select onr at random from its database, who the hell knows. He went browsing through the shop's collection of suits and ties for a start.
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 04:33 AM
Kytha herself looked over the dressed and picked out a few to try on. Dress shopping wasn't something she was used to but she wanted to find something pretty to wear that Dune would like. After picking out a good handful ashe went to the dressing room to try them on
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 04:36 AM
He slipped off to the changing rooms a short while later, emerging in an ash grey suit, shirt and pants with a black bowtie - which he seemed to have trouble doing up for some reason.
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 04:41 AM
Kytha stepped out of the changing room in an off shoulder lavender dress with butterflies decorating the bodice and scattered through the rest of the gown. She saw him struggle and walked over to him, reaching for the tie herself "Let me help you. I have done this enough times for my dad I'm practically a pro!" She giggled
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 04:45 AM
"Your help is much welcomed, my dear..." He let go of the bowtie, allowing her more experienced hands to take over the job for him. "Thank you so much. You look wonderful..."
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 04:51 AM
Kytha easily tied the bow tie, her hands flowing effortlessly over the fabric. Her face turned light pink from his compliment "Thanks! I wanna try on a few more dress before I pick. I haven't worn anything quite this fancy before"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 04:53 AM
"I think you already look lovely, my dear. A cloud of lavender butterflies dancing and swirling in place. What a sight." He chuckled.
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 04:56 AM
Kytha felt her face heat up "and you look very handsome in your suit~ I'll be right back. I'm going to try on another dress" She reluctantly turned and went back to the changing room
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:00 AM
Well, he was quite satisfied with what he had - for now at least. He simply sat and waited for her to emerge from the changing room. As long as he looked smart he didn't mind.
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:11 AM
Kytha emerged once again, this time wearing a simple yellow ombre dress that faded to white. A ribbon went around the waist and was tied into a bow on the back. Kytha looked at herself in the mirror, thoughtfully considering her attire
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:15 AM
He looked on from the side with a tilt to his head. "It suits you."
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:26 AM
Kytha smiled warmly at him "Thanks! I'm glad my taste in fashion is at least decent" She laughed before heading back into the changing room. This time emerging in a dress with a blue to black ombre, fading left to right. Stars covered the dress. It wrapped around her body and was held together with a luminescent moon shaped broach. The main fabric gave way to sheer black fabric, her legs visable inside the floor length gown. A small portion of the same fabric drapped over her arm "I am feeling rather good about this one!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:28 AM
"Like a little corner of the galaxy." He remarked, "I like it as well!"
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:29 AM
"Thanks! I think I might just wear this" She mused, taking another look at herself in the gown
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:34 AM
"Of course, you'll stay my little shining star no matter what." He commented just as nonchalantly - along with a slight yawn.
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:36 AM
Kytha blushed and hugged him "Do you wanna go now that we got things sorted out? Your rather exhausted, dear"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:38 AM
"Yes. We shall." He hugged her back and looked to the doors of the holodeck. "May I accompany you home?"
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:40 AM
"Yes, of course! I would love that" She smiled up at him, before hurrying off and changing back to her uniform. Can't take holographic clothes out of the holodeck after all!
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:43 AM
He walked off to change back into uniform. Upon returning to her he took her hand and had the computer end the program, leaving them in the empty holodeck grid. "I still owe you dinner, I believe - I promised to make you dinner as I recall..."
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:45 AM
"We talked about it awhile back. I actually had forgotten myself. I would love to have dinner with you, especially something you made yourself"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 28-Nov-20 05:46 AM
"After the ball perhaps. How about something from Betazed?' He asked, walking her to the door.
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Remi-chan 28-Nov-20 05:50 AM
"That sounds lovely. I will look forward to it! It doesn't have to be from Betazed. I'll eat whatever you make" She squeezed his hand lightly as they left the holodeck
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 07:38 PM
Inside the holodeck was dark. The sky was black with a hint of deep red. Stars, smudged by the thick atmosphere, seemed suspended in it. to the North, barely peeking over the heads of the hills, was the edge of a pinkish disc: the gas giant planet Atoll orbited. A humid warmth pervaded everything, and a steam swirled about in a slight breeze. The door opened onto a flagstone path. It was terribly old and worn. The stones were covered in a soft, mosslike organism that was a dark red color. Woody stems had forced themselves up between the stones. They looked something like reeds without leaves. All around huge organisms reminiscent of tree trunks pointed their fan-like caps skywards. They too were of a dark red color, their stems a pale creamy white. All over them smaller mushrooms, shelf fungi, and the reedlike things sprouted in clusters. They glowed with a warm orange light so that it seemed strings of lights were wrapped about the 'trees'. They gave the whole environment the look almost as it were ablaze, but they gave off no warmth. It was an alien place indeed.
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space 02-Dec-20 07:53 PM
"This is beautiful," was the Caitian's first thought that she couldn't help but verbalise. It was completely different to all she was familiar with, and that just enhanced it's beauty. How many places have you seen for the first time? That indescribable first introduction into something unfamiliar, foreign and unexpected. It was one of the many positives of Starfleet which had appealed to her personally. She soaked in the surroundings, lightly stepping on the stones, avoiding the flora making its steady and powerful way through the gaps in the path. The warm light dyed her monochrome coat of fur scarlet, and brought out the yellow in her iris. She stepped towards the tree-like figures, crouching gracefully on her heels to examine some fungi that were climbing its way upwards. She was tempted to touch them, but the doctor inside her still brought forward caution about coming into contact with unknown plants, regardless of their holographic nature. Without turning, she repeated back to Ciel, "This is beautiful. Thank you for inviting me." (edited)
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 08:03 PM
"Thanks for coming!" Ciel smiled, watching her for a moment, enjoying her interest. He breathed in deeply as the door behind them closed and faded. It took a moment for his eyes to adjust to the dark. He gazed around and bent down to feel the soft, loamy earth and the mosslike fungus. Then he took off his shoes and set them neatly to the side of the path. "Here." He offered, getting back to his feet and plucking a couple of the larger glowing mushrooms: "They go in the lanterns." He explained as he picked a glass globe up from where it was hanging on the treelike organism. He opened the metal top and dropped the mushroom in, then tied the lamp to his sash. He prepared the other lantern and handed it to her.
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space 02-Dec-20 08:17 PM
She took it gratefully, holding it securely. While she could see fairly well thanks to the anatomy of Caitian eyes, possessing the reflective 'tapetum lucidum' similar to the terran cats her species was frequently related to, it was still helpful to see her environment in full. "Take us away, Ciel," gesturing for him to lead them to their next destination. She didn't think he would mind her skipping the formalities, being that this situation already seemed rather friendly and informal.
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 08:25 PM
"This way, I think." Ciel smiled, glad that she had dropped the Doctor. He preferred to be called by his name. His bare feet on the soft, moist earth was a wonderful sensation. He haded off along down the path. "I grew up near a spongewood swamp like this one. I used to collect all sorts of different fungus and bring them home."
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space 02-Dec-20 08:31 PM
She copied his stride, walking next to him. "I love the great diversity in fungi. This is the first time I've seen a bioluminescent one for my own eyes, though." She brought the lamp closer, examining its contents. "Do you have a favourite?" (edited)
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 08:55 PM
"There certainly are a lot! On Atoll, plants never evolved because there isn't enough sunlight. Hmmm, I guess amonite are my favorites. There's bound to be some nearby." Ciel looked around for the poisonous mushrooms. "They look like flowers, and they grow on dead spongetrees."
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space 02-Dec-20 09:02 PM
"Amonites," she repeated, committing the word to memory, "Is that why you like them? Due to their appearance?" She looked around, to see if she could spot them. Like flowers? Presumably, then, with petal-like fruiting bodies. or maybe a wrinkled cap, appearing like one of those ruffled looking flowers? Maybe brightly coloured? She detoured off slightly, spotting a spongetree that seemed like it had seen better days, withering into itself. "Over here, perhaps?" (edited)
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 09:07 PM
Ciel followed her over to the sagging spongetree: "More a fascination with their spore-carriers." He replied. "They have a symbiotic relationship with dew mice. The amonites make a sweet, sugary paste and the dew mice carry their spores in their fur."
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space 02-Dec-20 09:15 PM
"Ahh, the mice get a snack, and the amonites get a greater range for new fungi growth as to not take up the same resources. I understand.“ T'Skyiar circled round, wondering if any of the growths on the tree were the fungi in question. Perhaps this one? She knelt down next to the organism. "Did you ever look into mycology?"
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 09:23 PM
"I never officially studied it, but I spent the better part of my lower school years running around collecting specimens to keep in jars, reading about them, and getting sick from being shot in the face with spores." He laughed. "It was what I wanted to do for the longest time." Circling the tree, he didn't see any amonite clusters. there was, however a large network of fuzzy vines entangling it. "That would be why this tree is dying. This is a rhiall vine. It's eating the spongetree from the inside out."
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space 02-Dec-20 09:32 PM
"Huh. Death leading to new life." She gave a short laugh, "isn't that such a clinical perspective? It's sad it's dying, unfortunate it was chosen by a parasite. But I think it's wonderful that nothing goes to waste." The vines had their own beauty in their gentle entwined loops and fluffy texture. "Your childhood sounds similar to mine, if you replace fungi with robotics. Did you ever encounter people that didn't... understand your interest?"
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 09:43 PM
"I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by wonderfully supportive people. Did you have trouble?" He asked.
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space 02-Dec-20 09:48 PM
She backtracked, shrugging lazily. "Nothing too troubling, no." T'Skyiar realised she had pulled them off their path, and headed back in the direction they were walking in before. "Is there anything else to see here?"
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 09:55 PM
"Nothing in particular." He shrugged, walking back to the path with her. "What got you interested in robotics, if I may?" There was a soft throbbing sound that began to fill the air. Ciel looked off to the side and saw the fog billowing. He smiled.
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space 02-Dec-20 10:11 PM
She unconsciously rubbed her right wrist, not noticing what caught Ciel's attention. "It's hard not to be interested in something that's apart of you. I wanted to make it mine." It was, perhaps, a little bit vague of a statement. But, looking down as she flexed her right phalanges, she had succeeded - they were hers, utterly and completely. "What about yourself? How did you get into health care?"
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 10:18 PM
"A friend, T'sath, encouraged me to join Starfleet as a medic. She knew I wanted to explore, and that if I studied microbiology like I wanted to, I probably wouldn't end up on a ship of exploration." He explained. The fog to the side suddenly dissipated as a number of large animals came winging out of it. They were enormous moths, nearly the size of dinner plates. Their wings were beautifully iridescent, reflecting the fiery glow from the bioluminescent mushrooms. They were not fast, but floated gracefully towards the two.
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space 02-Dec-20 10:27 PM
Noticing the movement, T'Skyiar twisted towards the creatures, firstly analysing them, then appreciating them, following their iridescence with widened pupils. His words caught up to her. "Probably not, no," she agreed. "What about microbiology then? I can understand jumping from it to medical, but why microbiology in the first place?"
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 10:37 PM
"My papa!" Ciel smiled brightly, "He was a microbiologist, and he was working as a consultant at a Starfleet lab the entire time I was growing up. He let me help in his personal research. I wanted to be just like him." He began tracking the moths, which were all about them now. He opened his mouth and his tongue shot out, snatching one, and pulling it into his mouth. It was too big, but he did his best to get it all in before turning back to T'Skyiar. "Then I grew up, and realized that I wanted to explore."
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space 02-Dec-20 11:13 PM
"Well, you're here now. Seems to me that you've achieved that goal. Soon to achieve it, at least." Scientific nosiness rose up, and she absentmindedly wondered at the dexterity and strength of his tongue. She hadn't seen much - and it was polite not to stare, so she watched the moth-like creatures again before she accidently ventured into rudeness. Though her mind took her on another path; the holodeck had programmed the bugs so they were safe to be eaten. How did that work? If she could catch them - and she probably could, with a little effort, - what would they taste like? She tried to distract herself from her questions. "So now, what's your goal? Do you have one?"
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Planettree 02-Dec-20 11:21 PM
Ciel swallowed before speaking again. "I don't suppose I really have one..." He thought for a moment. "Right now, I only want to make myself as useful as possible to Starfleet."
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space 03-Dec-20 02:50 PM
T'Skyiar nodded, hummed in response to his words before taking a few seconds to think about her own. "That's similar to myself, though, I'll admit I'm not... 'devoted' to Starfleet in and of itself. More, I feel like it's a good position, a good organisation to be in, if you wanted to make a difference. And I plan to do my best to push forward for a better future. So I feel like I'm in the right place." No regrets.
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 04:32 PM
“It is a good place to start.” Ciel nodded, “And yours is a commendable goal.”
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space 03-Dec-20 05:29 PM
Not good with compliments, T'Skyiar's response what just a flick of her tail and a change of topic, "Is there anything you're working on right now? Any projects, research, in progress?"
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 05:37 PM
"I have to get permission from the CMO, but I'm hoping to resume work on a research project I started during my residency. There's a strain of parasitic fungus that produces an addictive compound that numbs pain and causes a shallow high. I want to breed a strain that will live long-term in a patient and act as a painkiller, for cases where standard drugs aren't an option." He explained, veering off the path towards a particularly thick stand of spongetrees. He was hoping to find amonites there. Spongetrees don't like growing so closely together, and odds were one or more was dying.
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space 03-Dec-20 05:52 PM
"That's fascinating," she followed him, but continued to watch the flying creatures, "your ideal strain will presumably still get its energy from its host, so will they be required to take supplements? but then, how would its growth be kept under control from taking too much from the patient? Would there be side effects, such as the substance intoxication? It's waste products -" Suddenly aware of her barrage of questions from thinking out loud, her ears twisted back slightly, lips thinning in regret. "Sorry, I can get carried away. But, if you ever require a sounding board, I'm your gal."
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 06:06 PM
"Don't feel bad! I enjoy listening, and I have some answers too." He stepped over the rotting trunk of a fallen spongetree and found what he was looking for: nestled where the enormous fungus' holdfast had been were several clusters of dark black mushrooms whose cup-shaped caps were covered in shaggy, petal-like pieces. They reminded one of an inverted rose, the way the 'petals' spiraled down into the center. A sweet, musky smell wafted from them. "These are lord amonites." He said, moving over so that T'Skyiar could see. "I want to essentially turn parasitism into symbiosis, so that the fungus controls it's own growth and the host feeds it what it needs by instinct. The humanoid immune system is generally strong enough to destroy the fungus within a week of infestation. So that's my first focus."
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space 03-Dec-20 06:33 PM
"Right. Antirejection medication would be quite a large drawback due to the immune system suppression, so isn't an really an option. You'd have to convince the body it belongs there... perhaps an adaption on the protodynoplaser, or an implant for inhibiting the response within a controlled area. Or perhaps a type of biofield, that can reprogram certain immune cells... though that would require extensive research. Am I growing warm? I'm only familiar with limb transplants, both biological and otherwise, so perhaps I'm completely off." She admired the amonites as he showed them to her, but didn't get too close to them. "I do hope you get permission from Doctor Carlisle."
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 06:37 PM
"I hope so too! It's very exciting research, and it has the potential to be very helpful in emergency medicine. I was thinking of going a more basic biological route: the fungus would display proteins and excrete hormones that convinced the immune system it is not a threat."
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space 03-Dec-20 06:51 PM
"Good luck with that. Things are rarely as simple as they sound." she jokes, "The patients own body will feed the fungi with the all the chemicals needed to make its own antirejection process? Very interesting. Please keep me updated!"
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 06:53 PM
"I will!" Ciel smiled, happy that she shared some interest in the research. "What about you? Do you have any research you're working on?"
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space 03-Dec-20 07:22 PM
"Yes, actually. Originally I was looking into making a synthetic skin that reacts to its environment and has similar qualities to biological skin - something you could apply over the innerworkings of a biosynthetic or bionic limb, or even over a chassis, and have it not only attach but develop to it's use. It would build upon itself in a callous upon constant friction, repair itself automatically with cuts. It could be altered to have glands, grow hair follicles - everything able to be programmed. It would be less easier to tear than biological skin. But, I'm now hoping it could have far larger reaches - as a mesh that's easy to carry, if it was programmed correctly, it could attach to wounds when medical equipment isn't available and administer vasoconstrictors and procoagulants for one example. It would only be paperwidth thin, ideal for transport. Nanites are amazing things. But I'll stop here before I bore you!"
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 07:27 PM
"Oh, how interesting! A kind of synthetic integument that reacts like natural integument would be very useful in so many different ways! I like the idea of a skin patch, sort of like a bandage. Would it transmit sensory input as well?" Ciel asked, fascinated by the idea.
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space 03-Dec-20 07:40 PM
"Hm, that would be more difficult. Perhaps a specialised mesh could transmit signals to existing nerves or equivalent sensors - but due to its thin nature, it wouldn't hinder any sensory input, so it would ideally just be placed over sensors and skin with a negligible loss of sensation. Different variations would have various uses, but I imagine they will be most useful for covering artificial limbs and augments which already have sensors that the mesh can adapt to, or as a smart bandage in which sensory input would be the last thing a patient would want anyway." (edited)
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 08:21 PM
"That's a good point." Ciel smiled. He hadn't exactly thought that question through. "It's a difficult project by itself, I imagine. I don't know much about bionics, but you're very skilled. I'm sure you can do it!"
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space 03-Dec-20 08:28 PM
"I enjoy having something to work on: I'm happy it's difficult, it'll take years to complete, and those are years well spent. At the moment I'm just working on a miniature prototype for proof of concept, though it's a little difficult to obtain all the materials I'll need. I'm tempted to go bother engineering about it." Perhaps she could bring it up to Khil? "Anyway, thank you. It's nice to talk about it."
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 08:31 PM
"I'm happy to listen! I'm sure engineering would have some helpful input." He nodded.
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space 03-Dec-20 08:40 PM
"Thank you Ciel," she replied, appreciative. "Did this help? For your homesickness? It's so lovely," she gestured out to the world around them.
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 08:55 PM
He smiled and sighed. "It does. And you're helping too. I'm glad you showed up when you did."
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space 03-Dec-20 09:13 PM
She returned the smile, a sympathetic tilt to her head. "Happy to be of service. Hopefully you'll be able to visit - oh, I don't think you told me the name of your planet? But hopefully you'll be able to visit in reality sooner rather than later."
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 09:21 PM
“Unfortunately, it’s not likely. Atoll is at the edge of Klingon space, and it takes a very long time to get there and back again. I have to build up at least three months’ worth of leave. ” Ciel shrugged. “But thank you for the sentiment. Shall we head back?” (edited)
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space 03-Dec-20 09:29 PM
"I'm sorry to hear that; but who knows? Life has unexpected twists and turns. Maybe you'll have the opportunity eventually." A rare moment of optimism for the Caitian, but she did enjoy life and its unpredictable nature. "Yes, that's probably for the best. This was good, though. Thanks again." (edited)
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 09:38 PM
"You're welcome, and thank you!" Ciel returned to the path and they walked back. He was sad that he couldn't spend longer in the fantasy he'd created for himself, but it was for the best. He couldn't spend all day on the holodeck. More moths fluttered past through the fog. a soft chirping sound started coming from the surrounding undergrowth. Ciel smiled: dawn frogs. He knew that if the program ran long enough, the sun would rise and the long-awaited morning would begin. But there wasn't time for that. Another time, perhaps he would invite T'Skyiar back to watch the sunrise when Dawn Festival actually began.
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space 03-Dec-20 09:49 PM
She took a second to savour the last moments of the simulation. It was nice they were walking back towards where they started rather than exiting where they were: it was less jarring this way. Her ears twitched at the sounds - some kind of insect, perhaps? Or avians even; the moths could be a prey animal perhaps, with multiple predators. Like the one walking beside her, she thought in amusement, eyeing the klimasz in good humour. Upon reaching where they arrived she looked back at Ciel. "I shall see you later then? Most likely in sickbay," she admitted.
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 11:37 PM
"I'd like to meet you outside of work again, sometime." He smiled, untying his lantern from his sash and sitting down on the flagstone. He dipped his feet in the standing water to wash off the earth that had gotten all over them. He put his shoes back on and called for the arch. the door opened. "Have a good day, T'Skyiar."
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space 03-Dec-20 11:44 PM
"Yourself as well, Ciel." Above all, it was immensely pleasing to make a contact that ascends past who happens to be on duty at the same time. Yet, fairly conservative with her emotions, she simply gave a casual wave and smile before she left.
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Planettree 03-Dec-20 11:49 PM
He waved goodby and shut the holodeck down. He shivered a little. Going from the steamy warmth of an Atollan swamp to the air-conditioned atmosphere of a starship was rather jarring.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Dec-20 09:55 PM
T'Svai walked to the center of the holodeck. "Computer, load program Nolatihr-eight-hla'meth." She directed. The Nolatihr Peace Park, in T'Paal city, loaded around her. There. That was an excellent thinking environment. She took a seat on a bench and looked at her PADD, scanning what she'd written down over and over again, hoping that it would shed light on the situation. It didn't. For now, she uploaded the log, put her PADD aside, and set to meditating.
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Commander T'Svai 14-Dec-20 10:47 PM
That was a good amount of meditation. She sent a message to the other ship's counselor, having not heard back from the first and wanting to get any lasting mental blocks out of the way prior to getting down to business.
She received the return message and relaxed a tad. "Computer, end program." The room faded to its usual shape and size. She left.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 19-Dec-20 04:57 PM
He entered and set it for a judo training program. He put on the Judo Gi that he brought along and started sparing with the holographic opponent. (edited)
After some sparing, he accidentally landed wrongly and felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. He screamed in pain. “Goddamnit! Come on. Breath Joe, Breath. Ok now better get to sickbay.” He groaned as he got to his feet. “Computer stop, program.” He rushed for the door.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 06:58 AM
There was something definitely wrong about the sight: the fact that a Jem'hadar had a cockatiel on his arm, the fact that he was standing in a wide open field... or the fact that the glove on his hand was far oversized, possibly for eagles. Oops. The bird itself didn't seem to mind though, happily flying through the air around him...
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 07:18 AM
[D] The first thing that Krurin thought when she walked into the occupied room was not about the bird, or the field, or even the fact that she had just rudely interrupted something, but rather it’s occupant. Noticing the Jem'hadar, Krurin immediately wondered if it was Tarna. But Tarna had transferred a couple of months ago... Before turning to leave she had to satisfy the burning curiosity, a character trait she often attributed to her being a Caitian. "You look strangely familiar," she joked (mostly to herself), a playful smirk forming on her muzzle.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 07:32 AM
"If you mean that I look like many of my brothers, yes." His gloved hand was held out and the cockatiel settled... on his shoulder, happily nuzzling his cheek, which ellicited a dull grunt from the Jem'hadar. He took a moment to study the calico-colored Caitian, who just barely reached his chest. "Why do you ask?" (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 07:38 AM
"There was a security officer here a while back, sweet kid." She motioned toward her uniform as if to emphasize their short relationship. "And really I knew that you were someone different, but part of me was just curious." Catching notice of the bird her gaze wandered from the Jem'hadar to the bird on his shoulder. She couldn’t recognize what type of bird it was, but it was striking nonetheless... Who was she kidding? All birds were striking to Krurin.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 07:42 AM
"You mean lieutenant Tarna'Motlan." He reached up to the bird, awkwardly rubbing the top of its head, which earned him a playful nip on the thumb. "I am not familiar with him, but I have heard of him. He isn't a child per se, last I checked."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 07:57 AM
"No," she sighed defeatedly. "He’s not really, is he?" She continued to watch the bird, while she rubbed her chin idly, unsure of exactly what to say next. Perhaps she should introduce herself? That’s pretty logical considering she’s only been talking about someone who wasn’t even aboard anymore. She yanked her piercing gaze away from the bird, and back to the unfamiliar person. "Lieutenant Krurin, Security." She nodded politely, "I should’ve really started with that, but I was just a little surprised to see another Jem'hadar aboard." She gave a throaty chuckle, "I’m sure you can understand."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 07:59 AM
"There are not many of us here. We ought not to be here in fact." He gave a shrug. It didn't surprise him somehow. Hr was supposed to be a servant of the Founders, not... this. But not that he gave a toss. "Ramat'iklan, field medic. No offense taken."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 08:32 AM
As he spoke she nodded understandingly. It was no secret to the federation that Jem’hadars had a sort of rocky history. "It’s wonderful to meet you," she purred softly, before her eyes darted to the bird once more. "And who is that creature atop your head?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 08:34 AM
"It is a cockatiel. Our human friends like to keep them as pets. Why they would want to keep such a thing is beyond me." He did not cease scratching its head, though. The feathers were soft and fluffy to the touch and very pleasant to touch!
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 08:40 AM
"Cockatieeeeel," she let the word roll off her tongue. A strange name for a beautiful bird, she wasn’t sure she had ever heard of it before. "Humans are sort of funny, domestication and the tradition of keeping animals as companions has stayed around for centuries." She watched the bird's cute antics. "Not that humans are the only ones of course," she corrected. "It must just have everything to do with being lonely." She scratched her head nervously, a sudden realization hitting. She hadn’t meant to get all philosophical on Ramat.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 08:42 AM
"Don't humans find solace in each other? As do all species?" He wouldn't know. He and his people weren't meant to feel solace or actual peace and quiet. "Why do they need animals to feel the space?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 08:50 AM
"From what I’ve noticed ," she folded her arms, drumming her fingers thoughtfully against them. "Like many other species, humans can’t always rely on each other to make themselves happy. I think they find animals more reliable, more predictable, and therefore more comforting." Her tail was swishing back and forth, she was in full thought mode. "I don’t think I’d know for certain though." She unfolded her arms and shrugged, "I’m not a big pet person."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 08:52 AM
Neither was he. The cockatiel itself was his own attempt at understanding that sentiment. "They're a funny race. Very illogical, emotional, and instinctual - and yet they are still alive. How is ridiculous."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 09:07 AM
"It’s all so very interesting," she hummed. "They pride themselves on it too, a funny thing to be proud of if you ask me."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 09:21 AM
"Somehow a way of showing that they love the world around them. Seems that they'll fall in love with anything in fact." He huffed. He'd had some fair share of failed attempts from other crew in his lifetime.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 09:25 AM
"No kidding," she replied with a snort. "It’s not all a bad thing of course, but it’s certainly," she struggled for a moment to find a polite term. "Different," she finally stated.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 09:27 AM
"Yeah. So." He nodded to the door. "I thought I locked the door so my pet wouldn't fly out-" Speaking of his pet, the cockatiel flew off his shoulder and landed on her head, and then began to happily sing. "-never mind. How did you get in here?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 09:35 AM
Krurin flinched slightly as the cockatiel had unexpectedly made a landing between her ears. For a moment she stood rigidly, afraid to scare it off or hurt it somehow. As soon as it started to sing sweetly, she relaxed. "The door was closed, and I just didn’t think to knock before I entered." she admitted, her brows furrowed. "I’m sorry if I interrupted anything too important, I realize how inconsiderate that is." She tried to look up at the bird upon her head, but her eyes could only go so far. The idea of letting it as Ramat has been doing before crossed here mind many times, but she didn’t want to do anything that could hurt it.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 09:39 AM
Sighing, he reached down to her head, one gloved finger in front of the cockatiel. "Step up." That was apparently what he was supposed to say anyway. It did not. "Step up." He repeated more forcefully. The bird did not, instead screeching at him and then going back to singing. "You see? I don't understand why our human colleagues keep these."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 09:42 AM
Her ears flattened against the back of her head, it could be loud when it wanted to. She somewhat respected that. "Yeah, I’m not sure now either." She looked at the glove on his hand. "Is it fully trained?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 09:43 AM
"Admittedly, no. I've only had it for a day. I don't even know what to name it. Step. Up." The bird finally complied, hopping up the glove. Phew. "I'm sorry. Is your head alright?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 09:47 AM
She tousled her tuft of hair to set it back in place and nodded, her ears repositioning more comfortably. "It’s all okay, I’m sure practice will make it behave a bit better. It probably does need a name though."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 09:49 AM
"You're right. Naming it certainly does make things easier." The bird seemed to tilt its head at him uncomprehendingly. "Anyway. I was just taking it for a fly. Go for a walk? Weather's good." He nodded off down the field around them.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 11:44 PM
"I wouldn’t mind taking a walk," she looked out ahead at the lush field. "I’ve finished my shift for today and I have nothing better to do." She sighed, "if that was an invitation, of course. I can leave you and the cockatiel to it if you desire."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 11:46 PM
"It was an invitation." He set off at a slow pace down the field with the bird happily chirping on his shoulder. It was a strange, if absolutely adorable sight somehow.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 22-Dec-20 11:48 PM
Krurin stayed a pace behind for a second so she could admire the adorable sight, she wondered if the bird would even get off his shoulder, or if it was too comfortable. "Is this any field in particular?" she asked, hoping to ease the small amount of silence that had just formed.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Dec-20 11:52 PM
Sadly (or maybe not), the bird stayed right where it was. "I askef the computer for the fields of Ak'il on Vandros IV. The Gamma Quadrant." He turned around for just a moment, fixing her with icy blue eyes. "Dominion territory. It's home. Home quadrant anyway. Not like I can go back there though."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 12:09 AM
Not being able to go home... It’s something she could kind of understand. Not that she wanted to think about it though, she pushed the idea entirely away. Instead of taking the opportunity to empathize with with the man she just cleared her throat and sniffled. His piercing gaze felt almost mocking, of course it wasn’t intended but she couldn’t help but feel slightly uncomfortable. She tugged the collar of her uniform and looked around. "Well-," she cleared her throat again. When it boiled down to it, she was horrible at hiding her nervous tendencies. A trait probably ill fitting for a security officer. "Well you’re right, you can’t." she spoke with a hint of bitterness. Nothing having to do with him of course, typical projection. She took a breath, realizing the insensitivity and tried to correct it. "So it’s a wonderful thing we have these holodecks," she looked around once more. "It’s the closest thing to home."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 12:13 AM
"I don't see a point in going home anyway. My gods don't accept me and they never will." He stated, not without a bitter note of his own. A much more bitter note. "I was thrown out by one. Oh, that was fun..."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 12:24 AM
"Thrown out by one?" Krurin lifted a brow, a small amount of distaste circling in the pit of her stomach.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 12:25 AM
"In front of an entire Starfleet bridge crew. Yes." He resumed his walk, albeit at a pace that seemed a bit more... furious? However that worked, it happened. "Exiled on the spot."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 12:36 AM
Krurin straggled a bit behind as his new pace suddenly sped up. She flicked her tail once before jogging over to keep by his side. He had to be kidding, not only was that situation humiliating it was downright sour. She wasn’t even sure to say, she could let her emotions talk for her but it would hardly sound professional if she did so. "Unbelievable, some gods those are." She finally growled softly in Caitian, hoping that using the other language would prevent any offense to her walking partner.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 12:44 AM
"Fun." He didn't understand Caitian. Not like he gave a toss. "Very well, Ramat'iklan, I cast you out of the Dominion this instant. You are forbidden to return home blah blah blah." Unfortunately his imitation of the female Changeling's voice was poor; he didn't capture her pitch or her annoying edge. He sounded a bit too deep still...
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:01 AM
Krurin tilted her head curiously, and bit back a large laugh at Ramat's interpretation of a woman. "Did she actually sound like that?" She couldn’t help but ask with a soft rumble of laughter.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 01:02 AM
"No. She was screechier, more annoying and less sympathetic. Far less sympathetic."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:06 AM
"Revolting," Krurin commented with a shake of her head. "I can’t believe someone would treat you like that. In front of the crew no less."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 01:09 AM
"The Founders of the Dominion do. Why care? I'm just another of their foot soldiers they can pop out in a day."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:14 AM
"Hmph, you’re right. There’s really not much you can do about it now. I just hope your quality of living is a bit better now that you’re here." She reached her arm over her back and scratched an itch before shrugging.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 01:15 AM
"Much better. At least here I don't lie in pain with several broken bones and internal bleeding." That was said absolutely deadpan somehow.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:24 AM
She gave him an expressive side glance. How in the universe could he even say something so horrible like that with a voice as neutral as a Vulcan. No matter, at least he didn’t have to deal with that anymore. "That’s good to hear," it was high time that she changed the subject so she diverted to something new. "Have you experimented with any 'hobbies?'"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 01:26 AM
"Acting, birdkeeping, boxing, martial arts. Tried them all, failed at all of them except birdkeeping..." He nodded to the cockatiel on his shoulder.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:34 AM
"Acting, huh?" Krurin was no stranger to the arts, but the idea of Ramat – the Jemmie who just delivered such a brutal statement entirely monotone, trying to act was entirely amusing to her. She cracked a small smile before quickly returning it to a frown. "They all take practice and repetition. But really it just boils down to whether you enjoyed them or not."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 01:36 AM
"Enjoyed? Don't know. I'll have to think back on that." He remarked equally as bluntly.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:39 AM
"I think enjoyment might take practice too," she joked with a smile.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 01:41 AM
"Yes. It does. For me, anyway. How do I even go about practising enjoying something?" The concept seemed ridiculous - true though it may have been. Hmm...
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 01:56 AM
Now she had to actually think about this, how does one practice enjoyment? "Have you ever felt strongly about something?" Ramat was a rather vanilla individual, Krurin wasn’t sure he was capable of feeling entirely one way or the other.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:00 AM
"Incredibly pissed off at the Founder who snubbed me. Why?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:04 AM
Right, right, she thought for a moment longer. "I was curious to see if you were able to feel anything extreme at all. Which you are... Which probably means you’re just going to have to experiment with different things until it sparks some sort of positive feeling inside you?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:09 AM
"I guess. I'll try it sometime. No idea what I'd feel strongly about but sure, I'll try." He promised.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:15 AM
"Well keep it up with the birdkeeping too, of course. You’ve just started that one, but yes- I think you should definitely try." She certainly was no therapist, but she hoped her advice offered at least some help. "Maybe you could try cooking, S'Tera and I are quite good. Perhaps the three of us can meet up one of these nights for a meal. Though S'Tera's been a bit busy, so it might be a while... I could just teach you to make something, and see how you like it?" She offered.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:17 AM
"Sure. Let me know when and I'll come. I may not do so well at first though." Like how he'd charged into combat swinging his medical bag on his first field medic's course simulation. Ha ha.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:19 AM
"Ehh, everyone starts somewhere," she said encouragingly. "I’ll give you a date and time as soon as I can. Any food in particular you’ve seen that you’d like to try and make? I can get fresh ingredients while we're here at the dock."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:22 AM
"I'll go along with whatever you suggest."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:23 AM
"Do you have any dietary restrictions?" She had an idea in mind, but she needed to be sure.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:29 AM
"Not at all."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:30 AM
"I think we will make Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken. It’s fairly easy enough, and I think you’ll enjoy it." She nearly drooled thinking about the taste.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:31 AM
Alright, the idea did sound nice. It brought a tiny crack of a grin to his lips. "I hope so. I look forward to it. Just let me know when."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:36 AM
"Absolutely and if I can’t get S'Tera on board we'll just make some together and I’ll just save a plate for her." She barely noticed the small grin, it was so small she wondered if she had just been imaging things.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:41 AM
"Sure." He sighed, looking to the holodeck doors. "I should get to my shift soon and possibly bring my bird home. See you then?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:46 AM
"Yeah, and I'm going to go take a nap or something." She turned herself around toward the doors. "Have a good shift, and keep your PADD close." She looked up and at the bird. "Farewell cockatiellll," she purred softly with a warm smile. "Be nice to your Jem’hadar friend, will you?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 02:48 AM
The bird chirped at her and nuzzled her snout. "I will, don't worry."
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 23-Dec-20 02:50 AM
She laughed brightly for a moment, before settling back into her usual demeanor. "Alrighty then, see you later." With a dismissive flick of her tail, she turned sharply on her heel and exited the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Dec-20 03:07 AM
He left shortly afterwards.
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Ensign Nedras 23-Dec-20 08:37 PM
The holodeck was an empty space with black, gridded walls, which was... interesting. He'd only ever walked into a holodeck with a program in progress before, and something about the simplicity of the space in its natural setup was off-putting. He put Pebbles down and walked to the console to figure out which program to choose, not being overly familiar with the selection available.
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Ensign Nedras 23-Dec-20 09:00 PM
It was pretty obvious which one caught his eye. A simulation of some part of the surface of Kurill Prime. Out of date, no doubt. A place he had never actually seen, except from orbit. There had never been a reason to bother beaming down and exploring, and of course it wasn't as if he'd grown up there, so... you know, might as well take the opportunity now. He loaded the program. The result wasn't the rush of nostalgia he had expected, or at least not what he imagined nostalgia would be. The countryside that loaded inspired nothing. Sitting in the indigo grass by the rippleberry bushes inspired nothing, watching his cat chase something like a lemur with vented ears like his meant nothing, the sky could have changed color and he probably wouldn't have had the resources to tell if it was correct or wrong. There was that feeling of strangeness again that he'd felt on the edge of sleep. Maybe, if he was lucky, he'd blink, and be Nedras 1 again at the helm of the Tchem'Karava, with none of this Federation posturing, no history of defects in his line, and no simulated homeworlds to create a false sense of security. Or maybe the lemur would morph into a Founder's humanoid shape and tell him it was time to leave, turns out Starfleet Academy had been enough, the end. Naturally, neither thing happened. Instead, the lemur was letting out an alarm cry in the branches of a tree while Pebbles rumbled threateningly at it, and that was... fine too. The Founders' will be done and all. Nedras took his PADD out and started reading a paper on shield power transfer rates.
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Ensign Nedras 23-Dec-20 09:28 PM
divider But he wasn't sad, not by a long shot. If anything, there was something absolutely delightful about being able to sit in, frankly, plain sight reading research held close by a powerful alien empire. (They didn't call themselves an empire, no, no, they just were a large collection of planets with a united non-military space fleet of explorers who happened to nearly all have destructive weaponry and training to use it, that's all, but the concept stood.) Having a cat running around was delightful. Replicators? Dozens of different species in one place, talking to one another, hardly a drop of suspicion amongst them? Something almost no Vorta had experienced. Well, almost no real Vorta. He'd heard of a few defective clones littering the stars. There was a certain quiet joy in breaking new ground. Which was why he flopped back onto the grass and started laughing until the muscles of his abdomen ached, because he was here, on a ship, the rigors of Starfleet Academy over! And he had a cat! And he'd almost met the entire senior staff and attended a party with them! And the freedom of it, the freedom to do something like that while in the good graces of the Founders was... there were no words for it! Pebbles had by now lost interest in the hologram-lemur and walked over to investigate what was happening. Nedras was laughing so hard he could hardly breathe, and it was only once the concerned meowing got his attention that he forced himself to calm down and wipe the happy tears from his face. He scratched Pebbles behind the ears. "Sorry, that's classified." He joked to the cat, before getting to his feet. "I'd load a training simulation, but you'd have no idea what to do with it. Let's walk." He started wandering the foreign landscape of home, Pebbles by some miracle zig-zagging after.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 02:40 AM
Cas stepped inside, caught instantly by the calmness of the scene before her. It was a countryside, blanketed in what looked to be grass colored a deep blue. She didn't exactly know what planet she was on, but it was nice nonetheless. In the distance, she could see a figure moving around. Maybe it was the person who had chosen the program. Taking a deep breath, she started towards the figure, quickening her pace to catch up. Upon her approach, she could see the Starfleet uniform marked with red he was wearing, indicating he was either a Command or Tactical position. Another thing she noticed, and perhaps the more outstanding observation, was the fact that he was a Vorta. “Excuse me?” She called. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 02:44 AM
He turned around, briefly thinking that this was about to turn into a battle simulation. Then he realized the uniform he was seeing was from this century, this decade, and therefore could not possibly have been used to simulate a Starfleet officer during the Dominion War. In about a second, his expression softened from an analytical glare to a small, polite smile. "Ensign Nedras, Tactical. Welcome to... what may or may not be Kurill Prime. Can I help you with something?" Pebbles meowed inquisitively, mirroring the noise.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 02:51 AM
She smiled at the cat, wondering for the first time if there were any other pets onboard, then turned her gaze back to the newly-introduced Ensign Nedras. "Oh no, I'm just looking around!" Cas explained. "I'm Ensign Cas Yardi, one of the new science officers. I'm just trying to get my bearings, exploring a bit. I hope I'm not bothering you! This simulation is lovely, Kurill Prime seems very nice."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 02:54 AM
"I'm very hard to bother." That was, of course, a lie, but there was a pretense to maintain. He noticed Cas was looking at the cat. He picked Pebbles up. "This is Pebbles. Earth feline." He explained, nodding at Pebbles, who promptly started licking a paw. "I'd try to offer advice on how to get your bearings, but I'm still getting mine. Just arrived a few days ago."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 03:13 AM
"Hello, Pebbles." Cas cooed at the cat, bending slightly down to get a better look at the animal. She looked back up at Nedras and straightened up, content with her greeting of the cat- not that the cat really care, but the point was moot now. "I suppose I'm not too worried about the settling in part, I just won't feel quite comfortable until I've met some of the crew. I'm not exactly an introverted type!" She said, chuckling slightly. Suddenly, a lightbulb dinged in her head. "But speaking of meeting the crew, I was talking with Ensign Tan yesterday. He mentioned some parts of the most recent mission. And with the events surrounding the Captain... I have to say, I don't think i'm quite prepared for this post if that kind of thing happens all the time." She blanched, realizing perhaps this it was a bit rude to dump so much on someone she was just meeting. "Sorry if I'm rambling."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 03:24 AM
He winced slightly. "The Phoenix does have a bit of a reputation for... getting itself into challenging scenarios. Interesting scenarios, but I don't envy Command." He agreed. He sat down on the grass and put Pebbles down. Pebbles started running in circles for no discernable reason. Chasing a bug, maybe? If so, his vision wasn't strong enough to see it. "And there's no need to apologize. You're hardly rambling, and should you start, rambling's no great crime anyway. I and my predecessors have dealt with much worse." He chuckled. "Oh - you might enjoy this. I accidentally met almost the entirety of the senior staff at once yesterday. How's that for meeting the crew?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 03:51 AM
She followed his lead, sitting down on the grass. Pebbles seemed to be otherwise occupied. Predecessors? Right-he's a Vorta, she reminded herself. "I'm no stranger to challenging situations, but nothing quite like what I've heard about the Phoenix." She admitted, then remembered his final statement with glee. She had yet to meet any of the senior staff, so even one story about them interested her. "And you're right, that sounds like quite the predicament! How did that happen?"
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 04:01 AM
"Ah. Well, I met the Chief Science Officer while she was giving out chocolates to, seemingly, everyone for Yule, and I mentioned... something about my time in the Gamma Quadrant that seemed to upset her, and so I thought I'd get a gift by way of apology and as a thanks for the chocolates." He inclined his head to the side and sighed. "When delivering it, there was some kind of party in progress, I was invited in, and I met the COS, ACOS, CEO, and XO during that time. The senior staff, apparently, were all getting fluffy robes? There was a cat? It was all very confusing, but rest assured, everyone's very approachable." He paused. "Hm. I suppose that isn't almost the entirety of the senior staff, but there were enough of them there that it seemed that way." He chuckled. "Now I'm rambling. What specialty are you in, to have already experienced challenging situations?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 04:24 AM
Cas laughed. "That sounds quite interesting! I'm glad to hear the CSO seems generous though, I'm supposed to meet with her soon to discuss my assignment. And the fluffy robes... to each their own, I suppose." She joked, and smiled at the thought of the senior staff donning fuzzy robes- it was amusing even though she didn't know them. "As for my specialty, I'm a geologist! Though it doesn't quite relate to the certain "situations" I mentioned before. I was raised on a cargo freighter, so more like space pirates, delayed shipments, and customers with weird vendettas. Nothing relating to science, actually."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 04:34 AM
"Oh! Childhood!" He hadn't meant to say that aloud, nor with the bright, mindless enthusiasm of someone recalling a word they'd forgotten, as neither was appropriate to the situation, but it seemed that was happening now anyway. He cleared his throat and clasped his hands behind his back. "Excuse me. What I meant to say was that that sounds very difficult indeed." He paused. "And not just because it's exceedingly hard to find interesting geological phenomena in a cargo freighter."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 04:52 AM
Cas shook her head. "Oh, don't worry about it!" She said. "And yes, don't even get me started on the lack of scientific materials on a cargo ship that aren't, well... the cargo. But I wouldn't say that was too hard, it was really more difficult because adult humans don't quite know how to react to a Bajoran child running around bothering them all the time... and said Bajoran child didn't quite know how to react to the adult humans, either." She paused, then added: "But what about you? Any previous postings or work from pre-Phoenix life?"
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 05:10 AM
He laughed sympathetically at the comment about the difficulties of growing up with humans pretty much automatically and weighed his options for answering the following question. The pause went on a little long, but with luck he could play that off as nervousness. "I... I had one. Long term. Not with Starfleet. A Dominion Vessel, operating a bit past what you call the Gavara Sector. It was... very different." He got another idea. He cleared his throat and shook his head slightly, voice taking on a slight tremble. "Might as well get all your questions out of the way now. I'll start you off. Yes, most rumors you've heard about the Dominion are probably true, and no, I had no part in the war."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 05:44 AM
Cas was a bit taken aback by the turn in conversation topic. Though she had never interacted with the Dominion herself- like most Starfleet officers, she assumed- she had heard plenty of rumors and stories about them. Of course she had met Ramat'iklan in sickbay, and he wasn't bad by any means, but he hadn't done much to dispel any stereotypes she had heard. But Nedras seemed marginally kinder than already, so her mind hadn't wandered to any particular notions- though she supposed the topic was bound to have come up at some point. "I'll admit, I wasn't really thinking about it. I've heard stories about the Dominion, of course, and I have my own cautions about them, but I've never really..." She paused, fiddling with the hem of her sleeve. "I've never made any of my own concrete decisions about them, you know? And I hope it didn't come of like I was wary of you- I never really assumed you had any part in the war. Is that an assumption people usually make?"
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 05:59 AM
He blinked in surprise. "Oh. I'm sorry. It isn't so much the questions as the lack. A kind of lingering suspicion. Not on your part, and you can think whatever you'd like." He explained, internally marveling at the idea of someone choosing not to cast judgement. Starfleet really was perplexingly trusting at times. "I didn't mean to accuse, it's just a touchy subject. Forget I said anything. I served on an exploration-focused vessel. The Tchem'Karava. That far from the galactic center there wasn't much to explore, but the findings were all the stranger for it. Sadly no expeditions were geological in nature."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 06:22 AM
Cas nodded. "I understand what you mean- I mean, in theory. Comparitively, I guess there's not much baggage that comes with being Bajoran." She said. She was glad the subject had changed. It wasn't that Nedras made her uncomfortable- she just preferred to avoid discussion of war unless it was necessary. "But onto the science. That work sounds interesting! It doesn't even matter that it's not in my field, that kind of exploration sounds interesting nonetheless. I haven't spent much time outside Federation space, especially not conducting research, so it's always cool to hear about the experience of others."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 02:12 PM
He smiled, relaxed, and leaned back, any semblance of nervousness gone. "Well, the Federation is much more optimistic and almost nobody sees the Founders as gods, and the technology looks completely different, since it evolved differently and at, frankly, worrying speeds, along with the civilizations who made that technology but other than that I'd say the differences aren't so large." Pebbles wandered over, responding to the change in mood. Nedras absently started petting him. "I'd be just as interested in learning more about others' experiences in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 08:20 PM
Cas nodded. “That makes sense.” She said. “I mean, obviously every civilization evolves differently, but in the end it’s all the same stuff we’re getting around to.” She said, then paused and laughed awkwardly. She glanced at Pebbles, then back at Nedras and continued. “Sorry, I think I’m getting a bit philosophical.“
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 08:37 PM
Pebbles, the kind of cat who responded to anything resembling attention, promptly walked away from Nedras and up to Cas. Nedras was still smiling, and didn't acknowledge Pebbles' betrayal movement. "Philosophy seems to be part of that same stuff." He remarked. "In any case, I guessed you had a philosophical bent the moment I saw your d'ja pagh. Is there a reason you aplologize so frequently?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 08:53 PM
Cas gladly accepted the cat, who promptly sat down beside her. She began petting him, at the same time reaching up towards her ear to acknowledge Nedra’s comment about her d’ja pagh. “Yes, I suppose it’s a bit of a tip-off!” She said. “Though I wouldn’t say I’m nearly as educated as most Bajorans. But as for my apologizing, I don’t think there’s any specific reason. Maybe it’s a lingering bit of people-pleasery left over from childhood. I had to be nice to the cargo runners if I wanted to get my hands on fancy science rocks!”
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 09:07 PM
Pebbles started purring. Nedras tried to look like that didn't take him by surprise. "Strange. The method of people-pleasery, as you call it, that I was taught, was much more... offensive rather than defensive. No spare words, no casual conversations. Every sentence is formed with a set objective in mind, and apologies are a tool, which-" His tone grew more confident and serious as he spoke, but the change was broken by a laugh and a return to the tone he'd used previously. "Now I sound like that one Andorian Command and Control professor." That excuse was, of course, a lie, but he was relying on Cas never having taken that course. He stood up and wiggled his fingers at Pebbles. "Pebbles seems to be getting tired. I should go. Hopefully we'll run into one another again."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 09:20 PM
Cas chuckled, and stood following Nedras. “It’s alright, and I’ll take your word for it. I can guess our professors were all probably quite a bit different from each other, after all.” She watched as Pebbles milled around by Nedras’s feet. “And of course, wouldn’t want to deprive Pebbles of any beauty sleep!” She joked. “I might stay here for a bit, maybe run a program myself, but it was nice to meet you! I agree, I do hope we run into each other again.”
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Ensign Nedras 24-Dec-20 09:23 PM
Nedras picked his cat up. Pebbles let out a mrrp of protest and climbed up onto his shoulders. "Until next time, Ensign Yardi. Computer, arch." Nedras said with one of those trademark small, deferential nods, before leaving through the suddenly visible doorway.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 24-Dec-20 09:56 PM
"Likewise, Ensign Nedras!" Cas said, though it was perhaps too late for Nedras to hear. He disappeared through the doorway and suddenly she was alone. She looked around for a moment, enjoying the scenery left behind by Nedras’s Kurill Prime program, but something was itching at her. She thought for a moment, before stating to the computer: “Computer, run a Bajor program." “Which Bajor program would you like me to run?” The computer chirped in response. Once again Cas delved back into her thoughts, this time searching for memories of Bajoran landmarks and places. She barely remembered any names, and most of them were general provinces, which probably wouldn’t get her very far with the computer. She was about to call it a day, when a memory suddenly cropped up in her head- a conversation she had had with Nicolai. It was one of the first times she had been really curious about Bajor, and he began by telling her how beautiful it is. He had listed valleys and mountains and shrines as examples, but the name she was remembering was none of those things. “Run a, uh... Holana River program?” She asked, hoping against hope that the computer had one on file. The computer chirped again, and for a moment she thought it hadn't accepted her request, but that was soon proven to be false as she watched with widened eyes the landscape suddenly begin to change around her.
[D] Kurill Prime was a distant memory as the holodeck changed to reflect Bajor’s Holana River. It was one of the more renowned stretches of the landmark, with the crystalline water banked by lush grass and trees that swayed slightly in the wind. Cas’s breath caught in her throat as she looked around. Sure, San Francisco had had some lovely sights, but nothing quite like this. This was… this was where she was from. Though she had never been there, Bajor was her home, and while it had never felt quite like it before, the planet felt a bit more familiar to her now. She took a few steps closer to the river, before slowly sitting down and letting out a small sigh. She hoped her commanding officer was busier for just a bit longer- as synthesized as it was, the holodeck was still reflecting her homeworld, and she was content with that level of contact for the moment. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Dec-20 02:10 AM
He could not keep a wide grin off his face as he walked into the holodeck and let the door close behind him. Only then did he put the glasses back on. "Computer, initiate combat simulation Kyhraal-Seven-Epsilon." Nothing too special. He'd managed to convince his hand-to-hand-combat instructor to give him the simulation that had effectively been the practical portion of his final exam, since it was changed every year anyway. Several of an entirely program-generated species with no particular resemblance to any real species - maybe Paradans, if one squinted - appeared in what a ship corridor. Probably that of a light cruiser. The premise of the test was more or less to get past the invading force and to the nearest set of phasers, then navigate to a rally point on a different deck. More geared towards Security than Tactical, really. It really took everything in him to follow the conceit and not go overboard with the, ah, neutralization of the threat. The result was still a bit bloodier than one would hope. Seven temporarily incapacitated bodies and twenty-three broken bones later (not his), it ended. Even improved vision didn't give him the advantage of superior physical strength, so it wasn't as if he suddenly massively improved, but he had indeed scored a grade higher than he had the first time. That was something. That also elicited a few questions about his eyesight that he didn't want to entertain for too long. He ended the program, declining to save this session, and left.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 27-Dec-20 06:40 AM
[D] Maleb stepped into the Holodeck. He’d been in training with Arosio and Verne when Dunamis’ announcement had been made, but, naturally, the Vulcan had gone back and read it once done. ‘A slew of attacks,’ the Kelpien had called it. That didn’t sit right with Maleb in the slightest - the last conflict with them had been all-out war, and war was something no Tactical officer wanted. That was a common misconception, really. Those who chose to wear red weren't soldiers or lovers of violence - deities, Maleb himself was a pacifist. He'd taken more classes in leadership and diplomacy than he had in fighting and firing. The same was true of most Tactical officers. Phasers were 'just in case' and only to be used if absolutely necessary, in self-defense. At least, that'd been what he was taught. He liked it that way, too. The hybrid wasn't strong; he had maybe a bit less than half the strength of the average Vulcan. He was a good shot, when he could concentrate and aim properly, which wasn't a guarantee. Nothing was a guarantee for him, he supposed. But that was a different topic altogether. Right now, Maleb needed to focus on the program he was setting up. It was a variation of CTATS, one he'd custom built for his own use and training; not a secret, per say, but with a few quiet little adjustments that he didn't want to advertise to others. First was the randomization keyword. Maleb's cue of choice was, 'Rubai!' - 'change' in Vulcan. Upon hearing him - and only him - shout it, the program would select a random number of random variables and randomize their settings. Naturally, this often led to entirely unrealistic scenarios - fighting a Gorn in the snowy Sahara desert sprung to mind - but the variety kept him on his toes. The only downside was that some combinations of settings interfered with the safeties. That was a risk he was willing to take, though. He had to be ready to deal with anything. (edited)
The next was a little more difficult to explain - part of why he kept it to himself. Maleb had worked hard to tolerate the assault on his senses that was most Tactical scenarios. Vulcan meditation had helped, along with the threat of violence if he had ever let discomfort show, but he still had to keep himself sharp. The hybrid didn't know why he was the way he was, but he figured that practice couldn't hurt, so he'd programmed in a great deal of noise and flashing lights that would continually change, playing right in his ear and on a holographic display over his eyes. The end result was stronger than anything he'd ever encountered in the field, and thus he'd included a safeword - it had only one instance (okay, two instances) of it building up and pushing him to violent tears for him to concede that it was necessary. At any time, he could say 'pehkau', 'stop' in Vulcan, and the interference would deactivate itself immediately. And finally, the force fields. It had taken some very careful safety overrides, but Maleb had figured out how to make the holograms' touches feel more real without doing any actual damage. Essentially, any humanoid holograms within two meters of him were overlaid by a force field set to simulate touch as accurately as possible. Uncomfortable? Yes. Necessary? Also yes. The exact feeling would never be accurate - after all, the force field felt like an electric shock and didn't spread with extended contact or cause that horrible achy burning - but it was as close as Maleb expected he would get. "Computer. Begin program."
In an instant, Maleb found himself in forest clearing, with a tiny stream practically underfoot. The area was only maybe 15 feet across, but it didn't take long for Maleb to realize he heard movement behind him - that is, he thought he heard that through the random frequencies the Holodeck played. From the outside, Maleb knew, he looked like an idiot, struggling to locate the threat through the sound only he could hear. Beyond that, he was squinting against the strobe-like effects of the holographic overlay, trying his best to stay on task despite the mounting feelings of anxiety it caused. Once he'd gotten himself together and shaken off the paralysis of the sudden flood of distraction, Maleb whirled around and saw the enemy: a tall, muscular Klingon warrior loomed over the hybrid, approaching fast with bat'leth raised. Maleb's hand flew to the phaser that had appeared at his hip, raising it and steadying his shaking hands so he could aim. But despite his best concentration, the shot missed.. Maleb turned and stepped to the side, dodging the Klingon's blade as he tried to get off another shot. 'Breathe. Breathe,' he reminded himself, this time hitting the Klingon square in the side and watching as the warrior fell to the ground, the clatter of the blade adding to the cacophony he was already dealing with. 'Just breathe…' "Rubai!"
The Vulcan shuddered slightly as the air turned cold and a gentle sprinkle of snowflakes began to cascade down from the sky, getting caught in his eyelashes and hair. His first instinct was to panic, his chest seizing against his frozen breaths and his joints stiffening almost instantly. That didn't bode well for the safeties, but Maleb didn't have very much time to consider before something positively barreled into him, sending him flying a few feet. Rolling through the fresh snow, he groaned slightly, willing himself to work through the pain and the overstimulation of the lights and sound; as quickly as he'd been knocked over, Maleb was back on his feet… face to face with another Klingon warrior, this one seemingly unarmed. And Maleb didn't have a phaser anymore. Oh no. 'Concentrate.' Not that he had a choice. Maleb tried to sweep the warrior's feet out from under him, sending a shock up his leg, but it was in vain; the height and weight difference gave the Klingon the advantage. Brute force wasn't going to work, he decided after a moment of mental buffering (during which he was knocked back several feet by a particularly strong hit to the chest. Ouch.) He'd wait for another punch, use the stronger man's momentum to try to get in a nerve pinch. That might have worked if he'd factored in how clumsy the interference made him and how the next strike might not be a punch. He didn't recall it ever being this bad, he mused as he tried and failed to dodge a series of two-handed shoves. Also rattling in his brain was the note that the Klingon's fighting style didn't match Klingon culture. Strange. But proper technique or not, there was definitely no winning this one. "Rubai."
Maleb's head was starting to hurt more than usual; he'd expected that, but that didn't make it any more pleasant. It was helped a little, though, by the sudden darkness that filled the Holodeck. He could still hear the river - it added to the mess of noise in his ears - but the hybrid couldn't see anything other than the lights on the overlay. With so many noises, Maleb couldn't pick out any particular one other than the stream, figure out what was coming from where and what was part of the interference. 'Do not panic', he ordered himself. The lights going out shouldn't have made it worse. He had less to deal with. All he saw was the flashing. Why was it harder? And why did the noise seem louder? And where were the enemies? They should have attacked by then. 'Do not panic'. The hybrid noticed that his breathing was faster. The flashing was getting too intense for him to keep his eyes open, and the sound rang in his ears worse than before. "Pehkau," he yielded. "Computer, end program." Maleb dropped to the floor, taking deep breaths as the interference faded away. He was supposed to be stronger than this. He was supposed to be able to deal with even the artificially intense input. He was supposed to be fine with it, the hybrid told himself as he once again steadied his shaking hands. He wasn't supposed to be suppressing the urge to cry after such a little thing. The Holodeck would have warned him if it was dangerous or if it would have proven harmful to the average person. It hadn't said anything. The hybrid clasped his hands in his lap, the white-knuckled grip ensuring that he wouldn't fidget or lose that aspect of his composure, and he sat completely still (aside from a slight quiver and a hitch to his breath). He was fine. He was okay. Nothing happened. He wasn't hurt. He was fine. It was fine.
Maleb really was fine, sufficiently calmed and centered by a moment of slight meditation, as he got to his feet and straightened up his uniform by the ambient light of the Holodeck. Whatever that strange little episode had been didn't concern Maleb, or perhaps he didn't want to think about it. Either way, he had recovered entirely and looked the part as he stepped out into the hallway. It was fine.
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Ensign Nedras 31-Dec-20 05:04 PM
He walked into holodeck one. "Computer, is there a program containing the Rocky Mountains publicly available? Earth, Sol System? If so, load it now." He asked, taking his glasses out of his pocket and fiddling with them for a moment before putting them on just in time for the program to load. The place that had at least at one point been known as Rocky Mountain National Park loaded into being, time of day: what he recognized as late afternoon, early evening. The golden hour, as a photography enthusiast had once described it, which meant that the light bounced (allegedly) prettily off of the snow-capped, towering peaks and the glittering water of the lake, and the sky was almost luminously blue. The rest was, like much of Earth, very green. He tried to think it beautiful. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, considered the scale of it. Not just the actual massiveness of the mountains, but the thousands upon thousands of years it had taken them to form. No, that wasn't quite right - more on the order of hundreds of millions. He'd have to ask Cas about the specifics. Older than the Iconians, older than the Founders, older than the Preservers. If that timeline were condensed into a human's lifespan, relatively speaking his whole life would fit into the lifespan of a tau lepton if he had his scale right. He could see how on such a scale, one might see the smallness of themselves and the whole of the galaxy and seek to ensure the future. He decided he liked mountains, all things considered. Maybe, he decided, if he survived the war, he'd ask to accompany Lieutenant Tessk to see some in person. Satisfied, he took off his glasses - the mountains blurred into one meaningless blob then - ended the program, and left.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 16-Jan-21 11:33 PM
Cas stepped into the holodeck. She sighed lightly, surveying the barren room she always expected to be different somehow. It never was. She checked her PADD for the list of programs Dr. Carlisle had given her access to, furrowing her brows slightly and eventually deciding on the first one due to her complete and utter lack of knowledge of which to complete first. Best to go in order, right? “Computer, run program CEMS 102a, Basic First Aid.” After a tiny pause, she threw in: “This is Ensign Cas Yardi. Dr. Blanche Carlisle authorized my use of the program?” The computer only chirped in response, indicating what Cas hoped was an affirmative. She was proven right when moments later, the holodeck melted into a simulated sickbay. Cas’ eyes took a moment to adjust- the fluorescent light was a lot more artificial and… well, brighter, than the real-life room on deck six. Across the room stood who she presumed to be the instructor, dressed in a medical uniform and staring blankly at her. She walked over to them, a bit unsettled but undeterred, setting her PADD down on a nearby table as she went. Her words to the simulation were accompanied by a slight anticipatory smile. “Let’s get started.”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 17-Jan-21 03:36 AM
[D]At some point Rams had found the time to drop Cas a message:
Hey. Free to meet later? Just to chat and things.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 17-Jan-21 03:42 AM
[D] Cas’ PADD dinged across the room just as she finished up the holoprogram. “Computer, end program.” The simulated sickbay disappeared, leaving Cas alone in the room again. She snatched her PADD just before it hit the floor, mentally chiding herself for being that stupid. She tapped the device, revealing the sound to be an indication of a message from Ramat. She smiled and quickly typed out a reply.
Sure! I just finished up a holoprogram so I’m free right now, actually, if you are?
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 17-Jan-21 03:44 AM
Just off shift. I can join you somewhere. Maybe not the mess hall. Too noisy.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 17-Jan-21 03:51 AM
Does the observation lounge sound good? It was empty when I walked by last.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 17-Jan-21 03:57 AM
Sounds good. Meet you there.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 17-Jan-21 04:01 AM
Cas nodded to herself at the message and closed out her PADD, tucking it under her arm as she exited the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 05:52 PM
Maggie walked in with a smile on her face, before looking up to the holodeck. “Computer run program ‘Flight of the Toronto’” Maggie smiled as she saw herself sitting in a mess hall, various officers in uniforms that fit the uniforms of 2475. She pulled out her PADD and starting typing.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 05:59 PM
Cas stepped inside the holodeck, finding herself in the mess hall of a ship surrounded by simulated officers. "Hi!" She greeted, upon seeing Maggie. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 06:00 PM
Lithop popped into the holodeck, "Would it be ok if I joined you guys?" She asked before taking in the surroundings of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:00 PM
The tall blonde doctor made his way into the holodeck, giving a wave to the people he didn't recognize. "Hello. I'm Dr. Eli Drake. Pleasure to meet you all."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 06:01 PM
"Hi Lithop!" Cas said, then turned to the doctor. "I'm Cas. It's nice to meet you too."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:03 PM
Maggie smiled as she raised her hand in a wave with a smile, looking out the window of the ship with a smile. “Hey y’all! Welcome to the USS Toronto! Cheyenne Heavy Cruiser! Circa 2475.”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 06:03 PM
Lola stepped in and smiled brightly. "Hello!! It's so much to see so many familiar faces!! How are you guys?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 06:05 PM
Lithop took that as a 'yes, you can join us here' and stepped further into the room. "Hi Cas, Nice to meet you Eli, I'm Lithop Howard." She looked around the ship for a little while longer before Zulola spoke up. "I'm good, just got off work."
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:05 PM
Eli smiled at a familiar face. "Hello Lola! Good to see you again."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 06:10 PM
Sara stepped in, waving to Maggie excitedly. "Hallo~ Sorry I am running behind. You never did say what this holonovel was, Mags?"
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:11 PM
T'Svai entered holodeck one and hummed as she looked around at the mess hall.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 06:13 PM
"This looks interesting, what's it going to be about?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:13 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked over to the replicator. Where she had a crate of uniforms appropriate for the time. Bringing it out with a smile. “I’m Maggie Verne! Roode at this time period, when I served aboard this ship. These uniforms have all the departments. There’s changing rooms in the back over there.” She said as she pointed to a wall, that was clearly a hidden door. “The hidden door is just for flair.” Maggie smirks as she looked to the new arrivals. “Hello! This holonovel. Takes place on my old ship, the USS Toronto and DS9. It’s a story of criminals and ne’er-do-wells, as well as Starfleet.”
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:14 PM
Eli looked at the uniforms with a smile, "should we play our current department or something else?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 06:16 PM
"Ooh, like a murder-mystery or just bad guys vs good guys?" Spotting Lola, she quickly waved to her as well from across the room.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 06:19 PM
"Wait, we're criminals?? Sounds fun!!" Not. She had no clue how to be bad. She waved to Sara as she tried to figure out how to be a bad guy.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:19 PM
Maggie looked at Sara with a smile on her face. “Kinda of murder mystery, but more sabotage! Then it’s good v bad, and your gonna be playing officers on this ship. It just does a lot with criminal stuff!”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:20 PM
T'Svai frowned slightly. "Hm. I have minimal experience with ethically dubious activities." She commented, taking one of the uniforms. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 06:21 PM
Lithop picked up a uniform in her size, but stayed put. "Sounds fun!"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 06:23 PM
Lola picked up a uniform that looked like it fit and put it on.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:24 PM
Eli rooted through the crate for a moment to find a larger uniform, but found one. "I'm looking forward to this."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 06:25 PM
Cas found herself a uniform as well. "Me too!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:26 PM
Maggie nodded as she stepped aside to let the people go through the crate for uniforms. “Aye! Just tell me when your ready to start and I’ll boot it up.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 06:26 PM
Lithop said nothing about her last holonovel experiance, but that didn't mean she wasn't having flashbacks. "Alright, be right back." She left to get change and a monent later came back to join the group, now in the proper uniform.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:28 PM
Eli went off to the changing room and came back soon after in his uniform. "Ready."
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:28 PM
T'Svai did the same, wondering what kinds of crimes they would get up to, exactly. Was this going to be like the K'Warko assassin game all over again?
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 06:29 PM
Cas also did the same, coming back and realizing for the first time she was the only ensign in the room. That was fine and cool and definitely not something she would be thinking about for the whole time.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 06:30 PM
Sara picked out a small uniform and eagerly went to the back to put it on, coming out looking all smiles. "These uniforms are kinda cute!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:34 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked over to the changing room. Giving a nod at Sara, coming back in a crewmans uniform. “I’ll be here observing, pretend I’m not here! Also! For the record, your all bridge officers.” Maggie said as she hit a switch, turning on the simulation. As a voice came over the intercom. “Gamma shift, report to bridge.”
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:35 PM
"Oh....well great...I have no bridge experience, this will be solid." Eli looked around for some kind of console to sit at.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 06:35 PM
Cas snorted. "Me neither, let's see how this goes."
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:36 PM
T'Svai straightened her uniform - she really liked these uniforms - and headed towards the bridge. "I have bridge experience, but given what that experience consists of that may not be to our benefit." She commented.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 06:36 PM
"Oh boy, wait wait, what are our departments?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:36 PM
Eli looked at Cas and held his fist out for a fist bump. "Yes to being an underling."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 06:36 PM
She returned the fist bump with a grin.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 06:37 PM
"Lets make that bridge officer training pay off for the first time." Lithop said half jokingly and smiling. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:38 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked along, looking at Sara. “Same as normal! Now I’m back to observing.” She said, before seemingly fading into the shadows. Holodeck magic!
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 06:38 PM
"Oh thank goodness, I can at least Doctor well enough." Eli went over to one of the medical consoles and had a seat.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 06:40 PM
"Well, Should we head to the bridge then?" *Lithop asked
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:42 PM
T'Svai took a seat at the Ops console, as formerly usual, absently going through the scanning capabilities of a heavy cruiser in her head. "This is quite detailed." She commented, examining the console.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 06:46 PM
Lola took a seat at a console, completely bewildered by the lights and buttons.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 06:46 PM
Sara nodded and happily went to the science station, looking it over for differences between this ship and the Phoenix. "Ohh, very sleek." (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 06:47 PM
"I feel like we've got a bit on an uneven science lean." Cas commented, sliding behind another console. "Let me know if you guys need me to hop on like ... navigation or something."
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:50 PM
"Perhaps tactical." T'Svai suggested. "We lack any tactical personnel, save the Lieutenant, and it is just for fun."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:51 PM
[D] As soon as they stepped onto the bridge. They found that the previous shift was coming off. With the captain, a rather built African-American man sitting in the captains chair. There was also a sliver haired woman in ensign’s uniform, a younger Maggie from the looks of it at one of the tactical  stations, with a few being still open. As the crew began to find their seats, the captain spoke up. “Helm, what’s our current approach time to DS9?” The helm officer looked up. “Three minutes, Captain Varo!” Varo nodded as he looked over to T’Svai. “Lieutenant Commander. Could you call the station. Let them know we’re in range?”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 06:55 PM
"Aye, captain." T'Svai said, even though she practically never said that on the bridge on the Phoenix. She leaned over to the comms console and opened a channel to DS9. It took an extra second or so with the new setup. "Deep Space Nine, this is the USS Toronto. We are in range and three minutes from your location." She repeated.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 06:58 PM
[D] T’Svai would find only static on the other end, no response. Varo looked over to the group of science officers. “One of you scan the station please, it’s not like them to not respond.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 07:01 PM
"Cass, if you are more comfortable at science, I do not mind moving I have a little experience in other areas." Sara offered, looking to her with a smile.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 07:04 PM
Cas nodded. "That's fine with me! It'll probably make this go a lot smoother too." She said. "I'll scan the station now." She did so, and awaited the results because her writer has no idea what is supposed to happen.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 07:06 PM
Sara moved over to a different conn, tapping away at the screen to see which department she'd gotten. She would be nearby if Cas needed help- besides, she always manned the science bridge! It would be fun to play another department.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:08 PM
[D] The station appeared as normal, apart from one flaw. There was no sign of critical power systems being active anywhere on the station. Life support was active, same with any habitation systems. But beyond that everything else was offline.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 07:10 PM
Lithop had totally been here the whole, time, her player totally hadn't been doing a math test... Lithop stood at a tactical station. (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 07:12 PM
Cas relayed the results of the scan to the rest of the bridge, and awaited further instructions.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:15 PM
[D] Varo nodded as he looked over to Yardi. “Right then. Helm, bring us towards the station. I want to dock.” Then, on T’Svai’s console a hail came in from the station and on Cas’s the power seemed to return. As the view screen came to view the station, floating over Bajor as two Starfleet ships, a Miranda and a Sovereign class drifted just outside the station orbit. “Tactical, science. Scan those ships, Ops return the hail. Everyone else, yellow alert.” (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 07:17 PM
T'Svai pressed a few buttons to answer the hail. "Attempting to establish communication." She verbalized as she worked.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:19 PM
[D] A voice rang out over the comms. “Toronto, this is DS9. We just experienced a power overload. Prepare to dock, we’ll retrieve the Jordan and the Luther-King-B.” Said a Vulcan like voice.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Jan-21 07:20 PM
[Eli] "I don't like the looks of this commander..." Eli started scanning for life signs.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 07:21 PM
"Received, DS9." T'Svai muted comms for a sec and turned back towards the rest of the crew. "I do not believe it would be safe to dock following a power overload of unknown origin. The cause could spread to our systems." She remarked. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 07:22 PM
"I think I have to agree." Lithop commented, whatever had happened to the Station and those other ships, it wasn't normal, or good. "I think we should stay put until we have more information, at least it wouldn't hurt anybody to do so."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:24 PM
[D] From the looks of it, there were no dead on the Sovvereign or the station. A few were wounded on the station and Sovereign. On the Miranda class ship ‘Jordan’ however, there were 15 dead and 7 wounded. Varo looked over to T’Svai. “Good call. Helm, let us wait outside the station. Wait until it’s safe to dock, Science keep a scan on the station. Ops, relay our reluctance to dock.”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 07:26 PM
T'Svai unmuted the channel. "DS9, this is the USS Toronto. We will not be docking immediately. Has the cause of the power overload been diagnosed and addressed?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 07:26 PM
Lola was totally there the whole time, she was just studying the buttons to figure out what they did. At this point in time she felt she had an okay grasp on the system in front of her. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Jan-21 07:29 PM
[Eli] "Commander, maybe we should offer aid to the wounded of the other ships? They seem to have been in a battle of some kind." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:33 PM
[D] The Vulcan voice returned. “...copy Toronto. Our Chief Engineering Officer is currently dealing with it. Approach slowly, we should be clear of the virus in 6.7 seconds.” There was a clear pause in the Vulcan’s tone. Almost as if he was measuring his options. Varo turned to Eli with a nod. “Of course.” He hit his intercom with a sigh. “Prepare shuttles with medical personnel for the Jordan.” He stood from his chair. “The rest of you I want on high alert. Once we dock, I will go meet with the CO. I want you to remain on standby. Lieutenant Commander, you are to continue to monitor anything you find until I get back. Helm, bring us in slowly but do not dock until proper confirmation.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 07:35 PM
Lithop still very much did not trust this situation one bit, but she didn't protest.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 07:36 PM
T'Svai was skeptical, but figured that was just an essential part of the novel. "Of course, Captain." She replied, wondering why DS9 had failed to specify anything more about the virus and how it had been cleared so quickly. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:40 PM
[D] Soon a voice came over the comms, as the station once again called back. “Virus cleared. Begin docking.” The Toronto docked within much issue as the shuttles began to launch. Varo stood up with a sigh. “Right then. I’ll be heading to the station, I’ll return in a few hours.”
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 07:41 PM
"I really don't think we should be docking sir, this seems like a trap of some kind. Maybe have the station send command codes to confirm their identities?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:42 PM
[D] Varo looked at T’Svai. “Relay that message commander. If they don’t transmit codes I want red alert.”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 07:44 PM
"USS Toronto to Deep Space Nine. Captain Varo has requested that you confirm your identity before we complete docking procedures. Please transmit your command codes to our vessel to confirm."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:47 PM
[D] There was a brief conversation that was inaudible. Before the communications officer responded. “Codes are transmitting now, welcome to Deep Space Nine.” There was a buzz, and command codes appeared on the operations console. Genuine as well.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 07:47 PM
T'Svai closed the channel and turned to the captain. "Codes confirmed. They appear to be genuine."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 07:54 PM
[D] Varo nodded as he stood up. Looking to over to Holo-Maggie he sighed. “Roode. I want you to escort me.  Lieutenant Commander, continue to monitor. I’ll see you in a few hours.” Then, as Varo and Maggie walked off the bridge. The area fell dark. Before the team reappeared a few hours later, nothing of note having happened. Varo walked back onto the bridge, looking at the team. “Well, are you lot available to help track down a saboteur.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 07:56 PM
Cas stood up. "Yes, sir." She said. "What kind of saboteur?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 07:57 PM
Lola looked startled. "A saboteur??"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:01 PM
[D] Varo sighed as he sat in his chair, and the image of a Vulcan appeared on the screen. “This is Ensign T’Lok. The communications officer T’Svai was speaking with. We believe him to be with the Orion Syndicate as a spy. At the same time as the virus was deployed from his console. Three men stole relief supplies from a cargo bay. Since DS9 is locked down, and the Luther-King-B is almost back to full power to support our ship. They haven’t left as far as we can see. We are sending out teams to find the Vulcan and his collaborators. The group of you are to begin at... Quark’s bar on the Promenade. Is this clear?”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:03 PM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow. A Vulcan saboteur? How unusual. Either this was a very poor Vulcan indeed, or his cause was just. She was very interested in seeing which was the case. "Fascinating. Do you know anything about Ensign T'Lok's motives?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:07 PM
[D] Varo sighed as he looked at T’Svai. “Not yet. We are compiling a psychological profile on him, but it likely won’t give up much. He was last seen coming off duty and heading to Quark’s. He doesn’t yet know he’s under suspicion to our knowledge. So he could still be there, acting as if everything is normal. If he asks, you are merely a group of friends coming to a renowned bar in the history books for a drink after a troubling day.”
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 08:10 PM
"I suppose we should go then, we'll do our best sir." Eli began to stand.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:11 PM
T'Svai also stood and clasped her hands behind her back.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:13 PM
[D] Varo nodded, smiling as he looked out the view screen. “Find him quickly. We don’t want him slipping away, especially when we don’t know how the Orion’s will react to their operatives not being able to grab their profit. And don’t run on the  promenade please? Walk if you could, much less of a safety hazard.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 08:22 PM
"Yes sir. No running on the promenade." Cas replied.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:23 PM
[D] “Good. Then get going officers. More ships are on the way to back us up should the Orion‘s get any ideas. But please, hurry up.”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:24 PM
T'Svai nodded in acknowledgement and started heading for the transporter room.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 08:26 PM
Lola nodded and followed.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 08:26 PM
Cas followed as well.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 08:33 PM
Eli followed the group.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:34 PM
[D] After a while, the team made it to the bar. Where there were drinks flying, surviving a harrowing experience like that on a space station made the civilians frisky with their whiskey apparently. As it seemed to be a party. There were a few Vulcan’s on the ground floor, but none that matched his description from what they could see. There were a few possible options at this point, -Get to higher ground. -Stay on the ground floor. -Talk to the bartender. -Anything you come up with These could be tackled separately or alone given the size of the group.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:36 PM
"Perhaps we should split up." T'Svai suggested, blissfully ignorant of how much of a horror movie trope that was.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 08:36 PM
Lola grinned when she saw the bar. Finally, something she could do. She turned to the rest of the group. "I'll go flirt with the bartender, see what he can tell us."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 08:36 PM
"I'll head upstairs, if anyone wants to come with me." Cas offered.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:37 PM
"I will join you on the upper level and attempt to keep an eye on the ground level from above." T'Svai decided.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 08:39 PM
She nodded in acknowledgement. "Let's find ourselves a saboteur." She headed towards the upper level.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:40 PM
T'Svai followed, trying her best not to look around too obviously as she went.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:43 PM
[D] As the pair began moving towards the upper level. There was still no sign of any Starfleet Vulcan. Until they saw a Gorn with a knife on his hip, speaking to someone in officers uniform. Yellow, but once they saw the man the Gorn was speaking to in full. It was a Romulan. Not a Vulcan. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 08:44 PM
"I'll have a peep around on the ground floor and see what I can find then, ja?" Sara waved off the group and went off into the crowd. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 08:44 PM
Lola made her way to the bar where the bartender was and gave him her best smile. "Heya, sugar. What does a girl have to do to get a drink around here?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 08:45 PM
"Do you mind an escort Lieutenant?" *Eli looked at Sara.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:45 PM
T'Svai made pointed eye contact with Cas, and decided in that moment that it might be time for some ~method acting.~ She took a seat at a different table near the Romulan and Gorn and, with a great deal of mental effort, loosened up her body language completely, in an attempt to appear Romulan and emotional instead of Vulcan.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 08:46 PM
"If you like!" Sara waved him along, looking around for the supposed Vulcan spy. She was good at spotting Vulcans, this should be a breeze. "Sorry, I didn't catch your name before." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 08:48 PM
Eli walked along with Sara, keeping his eyes open. "Well I can take the high ground of watching, and you can take the lower ground."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 08:48 PM
“I’ll stay with Lola and the bartender.” Said moving to sit at the bar.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 08:49 PM
Cas joined T'Svai over at the table, attempting to appear as inconspicuous as possible.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 08:51 PM
"Wow rude!" She chuckled, intermixing with the crowd as best she could, but it was pretty loud, definitely wouldn't be hearing any deadpan, monotonous tone to give a clue.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 08:52 PM
[D] The bartender raised an eyebrow, he was a human. Not Quark. A blush growing on his face. “Uhm, uhm. Pay the bar?” The human looked even more nervous as Lithop approached. “This isn’t a scam is it? God knows this place has em..” As Sara and Eil departed. They began to look around the bar for their man. At the worst possible time however. When Sara’s attention was even slightly diverted from the path they were on. Sara found herself bumping into something scaly, which if she turned her attention upwards. Would see that it was a second Gorn staring down at her. “Watch where your going human.” The Romulan looked over to the ‘Romulan’ at the other table and smiled. Walking over to greet her. “Oh! Hello there, it’s not often we see other Romulan’s here! I’m Kunsol! You are!”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 08:53 PM
Wow, she couldn't believe that had actually worked. T'Svai did her damnedest not to raise an eyebrow and instead smiled. "Sovena." She replied. "It's rare indeed - what brings you to Deep Space Nine?" She made a mental note to tell Cas never to mention this to any member of her family.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 08:55 PM
She questioned why the bartender got nervous as she approached but didn’t say anything. “Don’t mind her, she’s just a flirt.” She gave Lola a playful nudge, though she was prepared to flirt her way to victory if needed.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Jan-21 09:01 PM
Sara started to blow up at him and act like she didn't know nobody, but quickly simmered down as she reminded herself they were on a mission, a mission that called for some serious discretion, she had to at least try to pretend she was reasonable. Giving a quick huff of a laugh she bowed her head gingerly at the large Gorn. "Apologies! Not having night vision is definitely a mark against us~ You're not hurt, are you?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 21-Jan-21 09:03 PM
Eli took a half step closer to Sara with a slight smile, "I hope we didn't disturb you, we're just taking a nice walk."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 09:05 PM
She mock pouted. "Awww, you spoil the fun! He's so cute, you can't blame me for trying!" Alright, part one done. Time to implement part two. She smiled brightly again at the bartender. "My name is Lola, this is my friend Lithop. What can we call you?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 09:07 PM
[D] The Romulan laughed awkwardly. Looking over to the Gorn. “Oh I’m assigned here. Starfleet security. Which of the yellows are you? Did you come off the Toronto? I love that model of ship, the one the Toronto is I mean. A uh, stargazer class right? I think?” The human nervously looked at Lithop with a sigh. “Right-right! Sorry! Uh, what can I get you-people. And I’m uh, Michael. Please don’t flirt with me, I’m not really into it...” The Gorn smiled as he pushed past Sara with minimal strength. “I’m not, be thankful that I’m fine.” He said, walking towards the exit.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 09:12 PM
"Cheyenne class, but that packs just as much of a punch if you ask me." T'Svai corrected, wondering both if she was using the expression correctly and how long she was supposed to keep up a smile before it became awkward. She was more or less just imitating an old colleague. Human, not romulan. "I am in Operations, and my friend here is, as you've no doubt guessed, in Science." She gestured to Cas. "Actually, if you're security, you might be able to help me out - I'm looking for a friend of mine - have you seen a Vulcan Ensign around? He was supposed to meet us here but I guess he got turned around." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 09:13 PM
This is not a time for flirting then, Lithop thought, “Alright Michael,” She said,” *I’ll have a synthahol Cocktail, surprise me.” *She looked around the bar a little. “How are you holding up after that virus thing.”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 09:15 PM
"Ooh, make that a double on the synthahol cocktail! Something fruity!" If she couldn't flirt, she would enjoy herself.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 09:29 PM
[D] The Romulan looked at the Vulcan in confusion. “Uhh. The only Vulcan ensign I know is T’Lok. We okay poker every night. Last I saw him, he was in the corner, using his PADD.” He pointed over to a corner where he was indeed sitting. A third Gorn with him, the two of them conversing. That was when. RED ALERT! ALL HANDS TO BATTLE STATIONS! For T’Svai it happened in an instant. The Romulan looked shocked for a moment, only for a knife to stab though his abdomen. And his body thrown onto T’Svai, still breathing but clearly injured. As the Gorn began to make his escape. As from the window directly in front of Cas and T’Svai. A Klingon K'Tanco Battlecruiser, with the flag of the Orion Syndicate on its hull warped in as well as two Klothos Tactical Cruiser’s with much the same flag. As soon as the alarm went off. Lithop and Lola’s bartender would looked shocked and begin to slowly back away, before making a break for it. For Sara and Eli. It was a man being thrown directly above their heads by the same Gorn, as the bar seemingly  descended into a chaotic bar fight. With the Gorn they had just met beginning to back away. Cas would be able to see T’Lok beginning to walk away, once T’Svai got the injured man’s body off of her she would be able to do the same.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 09:31 PM
T'Svai's body language went sharply from happy and relaxed to stiff and faintly disgusted as she carefully dislodged the body. "Lieutenant Drake, you are needed here!" She shouted, before gesturing at Cas to go after T'Lok.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 09:31 PM
After a brief moment of shock, Cas reacted to the directions in an instant, weaving around the other patrons of the bar to follow T'Lok.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 09:32 PM
....or not. She sighed. Dead end here. They didn't even get their cocktails. Lola looked to Lithop with her mouth pursed as if to say 'well heck' without actually saying it. She ignored the bar descending into chaos as she spoke to Lithop. "Well. What should we do now? We probably shouldn't join into this chaos behind us right?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 09:34 PM
“Crap!” Lithop swore. She figured that she shouldn’t go to a station considering she didn’t work there. She turned Lola. “Behind the bar.” She whisper yelled before hauling herself over the bar and behind it in one foul swoop.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 09:36 PM
[D] Cas would be able get close as he walked though the door and into the hallways. Meanwhile, Lola and Lithop would find that a Bajoran was thrown over the bar and into the drink area.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 09:37 PM
Behind the- what did Lithop think she was made of, balloons?!? She looked around for the entryway to the bar before going there and ducking. There was no way she was climbing over the bar. She had barely been back there for a minute when a bajoran man got thrown back there as well. "Hey buddy, you okay?"
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 09:37 PM
T'Svai mustered up all of her basic first aid training and tried to stop Kunsol's wound from bleeding using the only materials in the vicinity, a handful of cloth napkins.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 09:38 PM
Cas continued to follow, picking up the pace as T'Lok rounded the corner.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 09:44 PM
[D] The Bajoran looked up, holding his ribs with a cough. “I’m fine I’m fine Starfleet.” Then, a second Bajoran was tossed into the over the table, landing on his shoulder. “Ow!” T’Svai would soon find that the wound wasn’t major. She managed to close it easily. That was when the Gorn from before, seeing that he couldn’t go after Cas. Stood in front of T’Svai. “He talked too much, and thought you were a Romulan. Vulcan.” T’Lok would soon see that she was on his tail. So he began to run, pushing over a merchants table as he ran to a door, one that led to a hanger. (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 09:45 PM
Cas, incredibly lucky that her writer made her a very good runner, narrowly avoided the table and began to chase T'Lok as he ran to the hanger.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 09:46 PM
Euuuuuugh. T'Svai looked up sharply. "Khoi-udt! [Drop dead]" She snapped, the one Rihannsu swear she knew exclusively because it was practically identical to the Traditional Golic Vulcan version. "Who are you supposed to be?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 09:48 PM
“Ope!” Lithop exclaimed before moving to the other Bajoran. “Are you ok?” She asked before peaking over the bar to see what was going on.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 09:50 PM
Lola poked her head over the bar top and glared at the commotion. "Hey!! Stop throwing people, it's bad for their health and also it's not Bajoran city back here!!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 09:59 PM
[D] The Gorn smiled as he pulled his knife and charged at T’Svai. Going for a cut along her eye. “I don’t think so, Vulcan trash!” The Gorn who had bumped into Sara earlier growled at Lola, and tossed a third Bajoran directly at Lola.Cas ran after T’Lok, until they arrived at a locked down hanger. The door locked as he tried to open it using some sort of device. Leaving him open. (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 10:03 PM
T'Svai had doubted that other species genuinely got into barfights for fun. She still doubted it. She blocked the Gorn's arm with hers and stepped aside. "I prefer the classic pejorative terms - green-blooded hobgoblin, for example. Very creative." She said dryly, going for a nerve pinch.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 10:04 PM
Cas, who had virtually no combat experience, decided this would be the best time to draw her phaser. She pulled it out- set to stun, of course- and aimed it at T'Lok. "Stop right there. I'll use this if I have to."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 10:08 PM
Lola managed to duck down just in time to avoid being hit, but still she yelled out, "That's really rude, mister!!" She crawled over to the replicator and replicated two cans of hairspray and two long lighters. She grabbed them form the tray and tossed one of each to Lithop. "Okay Lithop, here's the plan. Stay close, and do what I do," she whispered. Then she popped the lid off the can of hairspray and stood up. She lit the lighter and used the hairspray can to throw the flame, then took off out of the bar, burning anyone who stood in her way as she charged toward the stairwell where T'Svai and Cas were last seen going. There was strength in numbers after all.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 10:10 PM
[D] The Gorn grabbed her arm with all of his strength managing to hold back the arm. Before he forced her against the guardrail. Trying to force her off the upper level. “Snarky bitch.” On the outside, the battle was going even. Until a wing of 3 Akira class ships flew down from warp. Joining the Starfleet. The Vulcan dropped his tool. Holding his hands up with a smile. “Hey hey! Listen. They uh...have my kid..” He said, clearly a emotional Vulcan. As Lola began her flaming terror, the screams of the fighters could be heard. Including the Gorn, who fell onto his knees.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 10:10 PM
Cas's brows furrowed, the phaser wavering slightly but not falling just yet. "Your kid? Who has your kid?"
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 10:12 PM
T'Svai held onto the guardrail tightly with one hand, then attempted the highly technical, traditional suus mahna technique of kneeing the Gorn very, very hard in the groin. "It is merely a statement of fact. Your insults are crude and unimaginative." She countered. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 10:12 PM
Lithop stood behind the bar holding her flamethrower and looking concerned.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 10:15 PM
Lola stood at the bottom of the stairs and turned around to see Lithop behind the car still. "C'mon, Lithop!! We gotta get out of here!!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 10:17 PM
Still looking very Concerned made her way to the other side of the bar before another Bajoran was thrown past her and she ran to the stairs.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 10:21 PM
Lola made her way up the stairs and looked around, looking for those who had gone up the stairs.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 10:21 PM
Lithop followed behind her.\
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 10:23 PM
[D] The Vulcan looked at the Bajoran ensign with pain in his face. “The  syndicate. They’re forcing me to do this I- my son. They killed my wife, and now they have my son. They’re blackmailing me...” Now that Lola and Lithop had merged paths with T’Svai. They watched as T’Svai probably shattered the Gorn’s groin. But he roared in pain and attempted the backhand her off. ”Die!”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 10:28 PM
Better time than ever to use a flame thrower, Lithop thought, ativating it and aiming to toward the Gorn knowing that the safeties were on and T'Svai would be safe.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 10:29 PM
"Wait, wait- so you're saying they're bribing you? With your son?" She said. What the hell? "I'm not saying I don't, but how do I know I can believe you?"
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 10:29 PM
T'Svai gave Lithop a look that could only be effectively described as a lightly restrained 'what-the-fuck-are-you-doing-but-also-I'm-impressed' expression and used the distraction to wrench her arm away and get away from the guardrail.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 10:33 PM
Lola had her own flame thrower pointed at the Gorn, a cheerful sort of smile on her face.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 10:36 PM
Mid-motion, T'Svai came to the abrupt realization that she must never, ever get into a fight with Lola.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Jan-21 10:38 PM
[Eli] As the bar fight started, Eli pulled Sara behind him and watched carefully. He hoped he wouldn't have to get violent with anyone.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 10:45 PM
[D] The Gorn yelled in pain as he went down in a heap. Being burned alive. T’Svai was mostly fine. If not a little bruised. [D] Luckily for Eli and Sara, most of the bar was on fire. Including the people. [D] The Vulcan held out his PADD. Showing a series of orders sent to him, written in perfect Orion. They quickly translated on the PADD however, including a image of a young child sleeping peacefully in a bed. “Please. You have to help me.” (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 10:47 PM
T'Svai cracked her neck, which made a viciously loud noise, and looked around for a replicator. "I admire your creativity." She commented to Lithop and Lola. "And I believe we should rendezvous with Ensign Yardi, if there are no other opponents here." She pointed in the direction Cas had gone.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 10:49 PM
Cas stepped forward, as she was stupidly oblivious and somewhere deep down wanted to believe the Vulcan was nice, squinting a bit to read the text. "How do even you propose we help you?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 10:53 PM
"Alrigjt, lead the way, T'Svai!" She lowered her weapon.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 10:54 PM
[D] The Vulcan cried on his hands and knees. Visibly crying, before his hand noticeably went to his pocket. “You can help me-“ He fired a shot on low stun at Cas, being only enough to potentially knock her over if it hit. “By backing off!” The shot could be heard where T’Svai and the gang were.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 10:55 PM
"Ah." T'Svai said neutrally, before briskly walking towards the sound (at just less than a run, because there was no running on the Promenade.)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 10:56 PM
Lola followed behind at a similar pace.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 10:56 PM
The shot most definitely hit Cas- she didn't have Lithop's parkour abilities, after all- knocking her back on the ground. She took a breath before scrambling for her phaser in an attempt to keep T'Lok in sight.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 10:59 PM
[D] T’Lok fired again at her, as the station shook for a moment from enemy fire. T’Lok slammed his hacking tool into the key pad. Which quickly opened it, much louder then if he had done quietly. He fired another shot that went right past Cas’s neck, much more of a warning shot as he bolted. Running towards a Runabout.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 11:00 PM
She muttered a curse before pulling herself off the ground and, after skidding about for a moment, resuming her chase after him.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Jan-21 11:03 PM
[Eli] Eli heard the commotion and made his way towards the sound.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 11:04 PM
It seemed there was, indeed, some running on the Promenade. T'Svai reluctantly broke into a sprint.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 11:05 PM
[D] The man ran to the door of the ship, running inside and starting to turn on the engines. There would be only a little while longer till he left, and the door was about to close, but Cas was right there.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 21-Jan-21 11:08 PM
Cas was indeed right there! She whipped out her phaser once more, picking up her pace and sliding into the ship just after T'Lok and holding the phaser to his back. "Don't move."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 11:11 PM
[D] T’Lok looked held his hands up with a smile as he looked at him. “I know you won’t kill me. But I can kill you.” He said with a devious smirk as he quickly backhanded her, not enough to fully deal with Cas. But to knock off her aim. As he activated the shuttle, and started flying it into the battle. With Cas inside. 
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 11:13 PM
Mm, that wasn't good. T'Svai stopped running and tapped her combadge. "T'Svai to USS Toronto - T'Lok and Ensign Yardi are on the vessel that just left or is about to leave airlock [whatever number she's standing near at this point]. Do you copy?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 11:17 PM
[D] A voice came over the comm. It was Holo-Maggie’s. “10-4! Notifying the rest of the fleet.” Brief pause. “We are not going to fire.”
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 11:21 PM
"T'Svai to USS Toronto - I beg your pardon?" They were going to let T'Lok get away?
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 11:21 PM
Lithop was very confused.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 11:22 PM
Lola found herself also confused.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 11:35 PM
[D] “We’re sending two shuttles after them. Easier to not injure Ensign Yardi.” (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 11:37 PM
"Received." T'Svai closed the comms channel and looked back at the others. "What do you propose we do now?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 11:38 PM
"Uh... regroup?"The other option was to set everything on fire. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Jan-21 11:40 PM
[D] “Sit tight. The shuttles will tow T’Lok and Ensign Yardi back, we need you there to take T’Lok in.”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 21-Jan-21 11:43 PM
"Hand cuff that guy it is then." Lithop said, putting her hands on her hips.
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Commander T'Svai 21-Jan-21 11:45 PM
She reopened the comms channel. "Understood. Maintaining position." She closed the channel again. "Defensive ground pattern Beta-3, I think." She said, eyeing the airlock junction relative to the hallway.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Jan-21 11:47 PM
"Aye Commander." Eli took a position near the airlock, being the largest of the group.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Jan-21 11:51 PM
Lola also took a stance outside the airlock, flamethrower at the ready.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 12:23 AM
Cas, who was absolutely beginning to consider this may have been a mistake, skidded to the rear of the runabout as T'Lok pulled it out of the shuttlebay. A very long string of curses passed through her brain as her phaser clattered to the ground and lodged itself under T'Lok's chair- making it effectively unreachable. She just hoped T'Lok was more focused on flying than her. A quick survey of the runabout found that there was pretty much nothing else of use, so she took a deep breath and all but launched herself forward, using her arms and locking them around his body to cut off the use of his own upper limbs.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 12:25 AM
[D] As Cas grabbed him from behind, she would notice that Starfleet was winning against the Orion force. As two Starfleet shuttles flew behind them. Beginning to strike at their  engines. T’Lok not being there to fly them away, quickly meant that there was no way to avoid the shots from the shuttles. Leaving Cas and T’Lok dead in the water. “You-Starfleet! Always interfere!”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 12:31 AM
Cas struggled but managed to keep him pinned, watching as the battle continued outside. "Us? You're a spy who deployed a virus on a major space station!" She yelled. "Also you kidnapped me!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 12:35 AM
[D] T’Lok growled at Cas, even as the two shuttles began to tow them back to the station. He slammed his head against the communications panel. Broadcasting on every frequency. “All Orion ships. This is agent T’Lok. Retreat, please. I have been captured.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 12:41 AM
Prophets, did this guy just slam his head on the console?! She thought, then shook it off. "Glad you've come to your senses."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 12:42 AM
[D] Cas would feel the shudder of the shuttle being put back in the hanger. Where the rest of the team would see it landing. “Just get it over with.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 12:45 AM
"Gladly." She tapped her (miraculously still functioning) combadge. "Yardi to T'Svai. Are you all prepared to finally apprehend our spy?"
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 12:47 AM
T'Svai perked up a little as she heard Cas's voice. She responded over the comms channel. "T'Svai to Yardi. Ground team is in position at your point of egress. Dock when ready." She said so the rest of the team could hear.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 12:51 AM
Cas took a quick moment to retrieve her phaser from under T'Lok's chair- just in case- before leaning over to the console and initiating the docking sequence that her writer absolutely does not know the semantics of. "Docking now."
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 12:53 AM
T'Svai turned to Everyone™️ and suddenly wished any of them were in Tactical or Security. "Be prepared to... act efficiently." Well, she tried. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 22-Jan-21 12:53 AM
Lola nodded grimly and raised her flamethrower a little higher.
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 12:54 AM
"To apprehend T'Lok alive and relatively unharmed." She added neutrally, trying not to look like she was saying so in response to the flamethrower.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 12:56 AM
[D] Luckily, 3 tactical officers entered into the the scene. As T’Lok sighed as he looked at Cas. “Take me away then. Let me suffer on Luna.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 01:00 AM
Cas didn't quite know what to say to that, so she simply waited until the shuttle docked and nudged him into a standing position as the door popped open. "Go ahead out, I'm right behind you."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 22-Jan-21 01:01 AM
Lola had the flame thrower pointed at his feet. That would make him relatively unharmed if he tried to run, right? (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 01:07 AM
[D] T’Lok walked forward, knowing this would be useless. “Heh. Even when trying to capture a criminal you can’t do it right. How much do you think the owner of that bar is going to sue you for? Oh right, you don’t know. Because most people in the Federation don’t have any idea about economics.”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 22-Jan-21 01:08 AM
"You know, I don't remember giving the big meanie dumb-dumb head permission to speak. Does anyone else?!?"
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 01:11 AM
T'Svai frowned, then pointed at T'Lok for clarification, then slowly nodded in mock-understanding. "Let us simply secure the prisoner and return to our vessel." She suggested, patting her uniform pockets for - oh, look at that, handcuffs. "T'Lok, you are a Vulcan, are you not?" She asked curiously, making an attempt to cuff him.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 01:23 AM
[D] T’Lok sighed as he took the cuffs around his hands. “A Vulcan in tune with my emotions yes. Not, repressed emotionally like the rest of you.”
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 01:35 AM
T'Svai looked in some random direction that Maggie could have been in (or just as easily not been in), then back to T'Lok. "I strongly disagree with your assessment of the situation, but no matter. USS Toronto, six to beam up."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 01:39 AM
[D] The group was beamed up. When they arrived. Maggie was waiting for them, drinking a bottle of wine. The real Maggie, and real wine from the looks of it. “Oh! Okay your done. Lemme just uh.” Maggie put the bottle down. “Well, now your pretty much done. You captured the guy, and burned down a bar in the  process. So uh. Good job! What did you think?”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 22-Jan-21 01:41 AM
"That. Was. Awesome!!!!" Lola grinned excitedly.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 01:41 AM
Cas looked at Maggie, then the wine, then back at Maggie. "I think next time I'll stay on the bottom floor." She joked.
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 01:42 AM
T'Svai nodded in agreement. "Was T'Lok some sort of v'tosh ka'tur or a Romulan in disguise?" She asked. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 01:43 AM
Maggie laughed as she wiped her mouth with a cloth. “Aye. Sorry about that, Ensign Yardi. Didn’t mean to-“ She looked up at T’Svai. “I wrote him as a Romulan in disguise yeah. Sorta like a more advanced version of what you did with the Romulan in the bar, before you torched the place.”
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 01:44 AM
"Ah." T'Svai nodded in understanding, then turned to Cas. "Please never speak of that particular strategy to anyone."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 01:46 AM
Cas smiled. "Of course. What happens on the holodeck stays on the holodeck."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 01:47 AM
Maggie smiled as she grabbed her wine and took a sip. “Well, we will certainly be doing another after the welcoming party.”
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 01:52 AM
"Oh? Excellent." She turned to Lola. "I have one question for you, regarding the flamethrowers." She paused meditatively. "How did you come up with that idea?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 01:53 AM
Cas' eyes widened. "Sorry, there were flamethrowers?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 22-Jan-21 01:55 AM
"Oh, it's something I saw in an old earth movie. Figured that might cover more ground than a part. Besides, I don't think you can replicate a phaser." She smiled sheepishly.
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 01:56 AM
"It certainly made hand-to-hand combat substantially easier." T'Svai admitted. "Though the Gorn very likely appreciated the idea less."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 01:58 AM
"Sounds like you all had quite the party even after I left." Cas commented.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 02:05 AM
Maggie nodded as she took another long sip. “Oh they burned down the bar and broke a Gorn’s.... groin before  setting him on fire.”
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 02:07 AM
"The Gorn in question was attempting to push me over the guardrail, I saw no need to refrain from 'fighting dirty', as I have heard such a technique called by non-Vulcans." T'Svai defended. "The fire was an independent phenomenon."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 02:09 AM
"Oh- oh wow." She said, laughing a bit. "Good thing it was just a holoprogram, right?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 02:20 AM
Maggie took another long sip of her bottle, which was clearly close to empty. “Mhm..I better uh, go..”
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 02:21 AM
"Are you well, Lieutenant?" T'Svai asked, faintly concerned.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 22-Jan-21 02:31 AM
Maggie stood up with a nod, proceeded to nearly fall over. And limp out of the holodeck. “Eh, guess who doesn’t need Nira to carry her any more-“Said the woman as she left the holodeck.
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Commander T'Svai 22-Jan-21 02:32 AM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow and decided that it was about time to report to her next shift. She held up a ta'al towards the others, then left.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 22-Jan-21 02:33 AM
Right then. That just happened. She left the holodeck as well.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 02:34 AM
Cas glanced around at the others remaining, before nodding to herself and exiting the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 02:59 PM
Lola stepped into the holodeck and said, "Computer, activate program Jex Alpha 2."
[D] The blank and empty holodeck morphed into a large beach. Around the center of the beack was a little tiki hut where the drinks and food would be provided from. There were a several lounging chairs and umbrellas for people to get some sun under. There was also a wide open space for a volleyball game and a different space with tables of food set up. Behind it all was a large rocky space for people to climb, if they wanted to.
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Lola grinned and walked over to the tiki hut. "Nadia!! How have you been??" Nadia just gave her a blank stare as of to say, do I know you? Lola just giggled. "We'll get you fixed up, okay? Here's your job this weekend." Lola leaned over the counter and whispered something in his ear. When she was done, she ordered a pineapple juice and moved over to a lounge chair. She placed her bag directly next to her and sat back.
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 03:18 PM
Talom kicked down the door to holodeck one, a term which for sliding doors means sticking your foot out until the sensors kick in and open the door for you. It loses a bit of drama that way, unfortunately. She strode inside and looked around judgementally, hands on her hips.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 03:35 PM
Lola hopped up when she saw the door open and went over to greet the new person. "Hey!! I'm Lola!"
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 03:37 PM
Talom trained her one uncovered eye on the Denobulan who had addressed her. "NuqneH!" She greeted and/or proclaimed, tilting her chin up. "Are you the one who is responsible for this?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 03:40 PM
Into the holodeck she walked, finding it fairly empty. Perhaps she’d arrived early? Lola was there of course, and Cas offered her a wave, which half-extended also to the Klingon she was talking to.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 03:44 PM
"Of course!" Lola grinned brightly.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 03:49 PM
Ramat walked through the door five minutes after Talom - in uniform. He hadn't figured out exactly what he wanted to wear to this little gathering so he figured just his uniform couldn't hurt. Right?
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 03:57 PM
Talom made a big show of nodding grimly, then all of a sudden lunged forward and scooped Lola up into a hug."It is a glorious day!"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 03:58 PM
Cas noticed as Ramat walked in, and made her way over to him. She took off the Hawaiian shirt as she walked- just as she suspected, the extra replicated clothes would be coming in handy. “Ramat! Hi!”
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 04:01 PM
[D] Kytha walked in dressed in a light pink swim dress with a strawberry and bunny print, tied at the shoulders, she had a matching mesh bag over her shoulder which contained her towel and other necessities. She took a good look around the holodeck. Lola had really outdone herself. She couldn't help but giggle as she noticed the Klingon hugging Lola to death. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 04:02 PM
Lola shrieked as she was picked up, then started laughing. "Thank you!! It is a glorious day!!"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 04:03 PM
"Cas." He blinked once with surprise, seeing that she'd somehow thought to bring a spare set of clothes. "How was your shift?"
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 23-Jan-21 04:05 PM
[D] After a nice quiet evening, Eli decided that a party would help him get to know more people on the ship, and besides it might be the last time he could have any fun before they truly got started with the war. He walked in wearing a pair of swimming trunks and a tank top, ready for the beach. He spied Lola and walked over with a wave. "Hello not-just-a-nurse Lola."
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 04:05 PM
Talom punctuated the hug with a couple of back pats, then placed the party host on the ground. "I have attended many fine celebrations on the eves of many battles, and none have been on a-" she paused, taking a second to pronounce the word properly, "bIch. Did you create this program?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 04:09 PM
“It was good. Uneventful.” She replied, then grinned. She held out the shirt to him. “Now- I brought this incase you didn’t dress for the occasion, and I guess I was right to do so.”
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 04:11 PM
Lola grinned, "I had a little help from the engineering department, and the planning committee helped with the ideas!!" Her face was red from laughing. "I am so glad you like it! What's your name?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 04:11 PM
"You-" He blinked, accepted the shirt - and actually made a short bark of laughter. "Seriously? Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Is there a changing room nearby?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 04:17 PM
Meanwhile Dune walked into the holodeck - also in uniform. He hadn't exactly brought a change of clothes along. Besides, he didn't want to be caught unprepared should the untoward attack occur...
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 04:18 PM
"I am SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH, Second Warrior of the mighty IKS nI'raH!" She introduced cheerfully. "And you are?"
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 04:19 PM
Kytha spotted Dune and walked over to him "Hey, Dune! How are you?" She waved, a huge grin on her face as she approched him.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 04:20 PM
"My name is Zulola Jex, but everyone calls me Lola. I'm a nurse here." She wasn't sure how she missed it before but were those spikes on her bathing suit?
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 04:23 PM
"Kytha." He threw his arns around her in a hug. "I am wonderful, thank you! A little tired but I am happy nonetheless."
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 04:25 PM
Kytha hugged him tightly "That's good to hear! We both have been so busy so I haven't seen much of you lately. I was worried about you. Had trouble picking something out for the party?"
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 04:29 PM
Those were spikes. "Zulola Jex. You have a much brighter temperament than my ship's medics." Talom commented. "I shall investigate the bloodwine. Excellent work putting this together." She wandered towards the refreshments.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 04:29 PM
“You might have to ask Lola about that, but it looks like there might be one over by the tiki hut.” She said, pointing in the vague direction of the building. “And you’re very welcome.”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 04:32 PM
"You're welcome. Oh, by the way-" He began a slow walk to the tiki hut, "I've done a bit of thinking about... well, us. I'd like to give things a try."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 04:33 PM
Lola smiled and waved as she left, then went to sit back down.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 04:38 PM
"Well, not quite." He admitted.
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 04:43 PM
She gently placed her hand on his cheek. "Your worried something might happen, aren't you?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 04:45 PM
Her eyes widened slightly, but not necessarily in shock. “Oh. Okay. I’m glad. That- that makes me happy.” She said, smile softening. Prophets, Rhys would be never let her live this down if she told him. She probably would anyway. “Now, go get changed and we can explore the party, yeah?”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 04:48 PM
"Yes." He smirked - or tried at one - and lumbered off to change. When he did come out the shirt clashed oddlt with his skin and scale color - but did it matter? No. Not at all.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 23-Jan-21 04:49 PM
Eli decided to just sit down and enjoy some people watching for the time being.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 23-Jan-21 04:51 PM
He entered, standing out like a sore thumb in his Klingon Armor. He looked around with a confused look and saw Talom in a bathing suit. TALOM IN A BATHING SUIT !?!?! He could hardly stopped himself from bursting into a fit of laughter. Now that’s a sight he’s never seen before.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 04:52 PM
Nemo stepped in and immediately grinned. She missed sun shine. She sauntered over to a lounge chair and plopped down. She had slathered on some sunscreen before she came over, so she didn't have to worry about that. All she had to do was plop her bag down, flip down her sunglasses, and chill.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 04:54 PM
"In times like these I cannot be too careful." He said, leaning into her touch and closing his eyes, relaxed.
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 04:55 PM
Theodore walked in, immediately shocked by the beach theme. It was certainly a choice! Xe awkwardly stood around, trying to find a familiar face.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 23-Jan-21 04:55 PM
Eli looked over next to him to see Nemo plop down. "Hey, nice party isn't it?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 04:56 PM
Cas grinned widely as Ramat returned. Oh, that shirt was certainly... something. Next time she’d tone it down for him (maybe). “You look... very festive! Is there somewhere you’d like to check out first, since you’ve never been to a beach?” (edited)
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 23-Jan-21 04:58 PM
After recovering, he decided to head for the bar and try some new drinks from this program.
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 04:58 PM
Talom took her bloodwine and turned to Ornock as he approached the bar. "If you wish to battle, you need only ask." She scoffed in response to the now-ended laughter.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 04:59 PM
"Well, not really. How about we just wander? I can settle for just that." He looked out over the entire setting, arms folded in front of him.
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Ensign Nedras 23-Jan-21 05:00 PM
Nedras entered the holodeck and lingered by the door, scanning the area.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 23-Jan-21 05:00 PM
He smiled at her. “No need to get all fussy Talom. I’m just pleasantly surprised to see you in such an outfit.”
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 05:02 PM
"And I am disappointed to see you in the same thing you always wear. Tell me, Ornock, how often do you clean your armor?" She joked, taking a big ol' gulp of replicated bloodwine.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 23-Jan-21 05:03 PM
“That works for me.” Cas said. After a brief moment of hesitation, she stuck out her hand near his with the intention that he would take it as they walked.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 23-Jan-21 05:03 PM
He laughed. “Now that’s the Talom I know. I just came from the bar and don’t worry. I clean my armor regularly.”
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 23-Jan-21 05:05 PM
Cassidy entered the holodeck with a white beach robe around her, and upon entering she almost considered turning face and walking back out when she realized the Klingons were here as well. If her brother in law was any inclination as to how these people would behave, she was going to have a hell of a time...
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Sogh Nishi Kholl BOT 23-Jan-21 05:05 PM
Nishi stepped inside the holodeck, arms crossed and glasses slightly askew, and immediately cracked into a grin. Oh lord, Talom had certainly chosen an... outfit. It looked as though Ornock had the same sense as her to wear his uniform, and Nemo had exactly the opposite- both expected outcomes. She made her way over to the bar.
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 23-Jan-21 05:07 PM
"Ha. I have the feeling our chief operator would not validate your claim." She chuckled, before shouting across the room. "Sogh Kholl! I see that look on your face! My outfit is practical! Can you say the same for your own?" She pointed at the bright orange glasses.
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 05:07 PM
Theodore spotted some Klingons xe thought they recognized as well as Nemo! Xe wanted to immediately walk over but decided to just awkwardly start making xyr way over to where she was sitting.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 23-Jan-21 05:07 PM
Indeed he did take her hand, lightly squeezing it as they walked. He heard off hand that people liked it when their special other did so.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 23-Jan-21 05:08 PM
Eli got up and left.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 23-Jan-21 05:11 PM
Cassidy almost spoke up and said a rather snarky thing to the loud female Klingon, but she knew better to challenge a loud mouthed Klingon, as much as she wanted to. Instead, she too walked to the bar and sat at a stool, peeled her robe off, which revealed her black, strappy one-piece, then ordered a piña colada. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 05:12 PM
Nemo heard someone approach and sat up a little to look. She grinned. "Oh, Theodore! How have you been?"
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 05:14 PM
“Oh, hi! You’re back!” Xe honestly thought she wouldn’t be allowed back on board for the forseeable future. “I’ve been doing well, how are you? Especially after last time...”
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 05:17 PM
"Taking time to unwind is important to. A tired officer isn't a useful." She smiled warmly, content he was relaxing Abit at least. "I am worried as well. I have no clue what to expect in the days to come."
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Ensign Nedras 23-Jan-21 05:22 PM
Nedras wasn't entirely sure what to do with himself, he realized. Since all the Klingons appeared to be at the bar, he headed there.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 05:24 PM
"Neither do I." He answered softly. "Shall we find ourselves some food and drinks?"
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 23-Jan-21 05:24 PM
Shena enters the holodeck, and unlike some of her crewmates, she decided upon a more festive outfit, with a knife on her belt, that would be enough to defend herself, and how could she attend a summer party while wearing full armor, which included a fur cape, she would suffocate! Instead she wore a summer dress with frills. She walks to a table with drinks, wondering if Starfleet would participate in some minor drinking games.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 05:25 PM
"I'm not doing to bad. I got stuck doing holodeck waste removal. I didn't even know we had a holodeck."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Jan-21 05:27 PM
Walking inside the holodeck, Sara kicked her la chanclas sandals off by the door and removed her sundress, feeling quite at home in her bathing suit and on the beach. A divers knife was strapped to a belt around her hips- it certainly didn't match the aesthetic she was going for, but she had to have something on her. Despite the clash in looks, she confidently headed over to a random grouping of people and began to chit-chat with a few people on the outside edge of it. "Hey! Having fun?"
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 23-Jan-21 05:27 PM
Rémy enters the holodeck shortly after the Klingon lady, following her to the drinks, as that would be where the most interesting stories came up. He wonders whether the Klingons would be in for some fun drinking games... The lord knows they could use some relaxation. (edited)
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 05:28 PM
Theodore winced in sympathy. “I’m sorry, that doesn’t sound fun.”
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 23-Jan-21 05:32 PM
While Rémy was pouring himself a sizeable glass of Bajoran summer wine, he noticed Sara was chatting with some people, and decided to join her, after all, what was a party without people. "Hello miss Sara, long time no see." He says with a smile.
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 23-Jan-21 05:41 PM
Jack entered the holodeck and looked around
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jan-21 05:42 PM
Maggie sighed as she entered. Before unzipping her sports jacket and taking off her sports pants. Leaving her in her two piece swimsuit, soon. She sat down by the water and started to relax, giving a happy sigh.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Jan-21 05:42 PM
Turning to see a face she hadn't seen in a while, she absolutely beamed a smile, holding her arms out to the man in question for a hug. "Rémy!! I have not seen you since Halloween! How have you been- I almost didn't recognize you without a mouthful of fangs~" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 05:42 PM
"Neither do I.' He nodded to the climbing rocks. "Hmm. I haven't tried my hanf at that in a long time..."
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 23-Jan-21 05:42 PM
He walked to the bar there.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Akola BOT 23-Jan-21 05:45 PM
[D] Akola entered the holodeck.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 05:45 PM
"It wasn't fun, but hey, it wasn't supposed to be fun. Anyways, what have you been up to?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 05:45 PM
Lola got up and went to the bar.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Akola BOT 23-Jan-21 05:45 PM
He walked to the bar.
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 05:46 PM
“Not much, actually. Spending a lot of time in medical, just helping out for the most part...I don’t actually have a lot of friends here!” Xe laughed
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 23-Jan-21 05:47 PM
He returned the hug. "Indeed, I had asked myself whether I should visit sickbay to get them installed permanently, but decided they were a bit too intimidating. And I have been good, you know, doing operations stuff, sweeping the corridors with the roomba gang, pressing buttons on a wall panel all day, transporting cargo.. The good stuff. And now I'm here, enjoying a good glass of wine."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Jan-21 05:50 PM
Pulling away from the hug after a moment, she held her hands in front of herself, listening to him speak. "Operations is a bit more than that, you do not give yourself enough credit! But I'm glad you've been well, you've come across my mind a few times these past few months- kinda wondered what happened to the one and only vampire I've ever met. What sort of wine? I might actually copy-cat you since I'm not currently on shift."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jan-21 05:51 PM
Maggie began swimming in the water with a smile, before resting near the beach. Yawning slightly. Realizing she hadn’t slept in a bit.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 23-Jan-21 05:53 PM
"Bajoran summer wine, from the table next to the Klingon lady there." he points at the table. "It's good, sweet but refreshing."
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 23-Jan-21 05:54 PM
Frowns at Rémy, it was rude to point at someone. Why were they looking at her... Tsk, starfleet..
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Jan-21 05:55 PM
"Have you met any of our Klingon allies yet? I've only just got here so I hadn't quite made my way over, would you like to join me under the impression of getting a glass?" She asked softly, looking over to the table, happy for a quick glass of something sweet, but also Klingon friends.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 05:55 PM
Nemo frowned. That couldn't be right. "Come sit with me!" She patted the lounge chair next to her. "Tell me about yourself. And in return I may tell you a thing or two about myself. No promises though."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 23-Jan-21 05:56 PM
"Not yet, they always look so intimidating, with their armors and weapons. I'll join you though." he scratched the back of his head with a smile. (edited)
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 05:57 PM
Xe gladly sat next to Nemo. “Ok! Well...you already know my name and that I work in medical...what else do you want to know?”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 23-Jan-21 05:58 PM
"Looks can be deceiving.. But they can also be huge, enormous warning labels for death, dismemberment and danger and to stay far away.. Lets find out, shall we?" She chimed happily, pressing a hand onto his lower back and guiding him towards the group of Klingons at the bar.
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 06:02 PM
"I'm sure they have something fruity to sink your teeth into " She grinned. "We made sure to have a good variety picked out."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 23-Jan-21 06:03 PM
He allowed himself to be pushed towards the bar. "Did you know my father is a Klingon? And he was a very kind man, so this fear is illogical, but I had this one aunt!.. And she.. oh she had this look on her face, I'm pretty sure she could kill with it, and her husband, don't get me started on him, he had one eye. One! Said it was gauged out in a battle over a piece of sausage! And his look, with one eye, was even worse than that of my aunt, I'm pretty sure he had killed several people with it, just out of fear.." he kept rambling on about his irrational fear for Klingons at an unusual pace, right up until the point where the Klingon visitors would be able to hear him. At that time, he put up an overly dramatic smile.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 06:03 PM
Nemo frowned. She wasn't that good at the people part of her business, just the stabby part. Which meant she just wasn't good with people. "Uh, siblings?" That was safe territory.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 06:04 PM
"That much I can tell! To the bar first, then? I am in a rock-climbing mood, however." He smiled, relishing the thought of climbing the rock wall like he once did in his Academy days. Assuming he still remembered how.
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Lt. JG. Eli Drake 23-Jan-21 06:10 PM
Eli had decided to return and try the party out again. This time he headed to the tiki bar for some drinks. (edited)
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 06:11 PM
Xe shook xyr head. “Just me and my parents, sorry. You?”
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Ensign Joseph Tan 23-Jan-21 06:12 PM
Joe walked in, shaking his maracas while doing a little dance. Since most of the crowd seemed to be at the bar, he headed that way.
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 06:15 PM
"We can partake in the festivities in Whatever order you would like to. I have some experience rock climbing so we can certainly do that together if you would like to." She smiled warmly
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-21 06:16 PM
"Most certainly." He set off for the #deleted-channel with a smirk on his lips and a little extra clop (or spring, but who cares?) in his step.
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Remi-chan 23-Jan-21 06:17 PM
Kytha followed him, giggling as she fell in step behind him
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 06:20 PM
Nemo was about to say something when she saw a human shaking a ball on a stick in each hand. He looked rather ridiculous, and she started laughing. At some point she managed to say between breaths, "Are all humans like this??"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jan-21 06:28 PM
Maggie continued to swim with a sigh, before dining a spot on the beach to lie down. Face down.
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 06:28 PM
Theodore started laughing too. “I think so? The people on here are...interesting to say the least.”
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 23-Jan-21 06:36 PM
Nobody had dared to approach her yet, even though she was trying to look as friendly as possible, she sighed.. Maybe the knife at her belt and pins in her hair were a bit much.. She just hoped she would not spend the evening alone with her wine... Though she would order some of her subordinates to chat with her before the evening was over if nobody would approach.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 06:36 PM
"It seems like the whole party is trying to squeeze into that tiny tiki hut. Wanna try and fit in there too? Or do you wanna go over to the food table?"
She heard a commotion over by the volleyball field and smirked. "Actually, Theodore, how would you like to join a game of volleyball?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 06:40 PM
Lola stepped out if the tiki bar and found a klingon officer chilling by themselves. She walked up to them. "Hey, you enjoying the party?"
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 06:42 PM
Theodore stared at Nemo. “I mean...I don’t know how much good I’d be on your team, but I can try?”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 23-Jan-21 06:46 PM
She grinned. "Theres really only one rule. Don't let the ball touch the ground. The other rule is don't hold the ball, just hit it. It's great for anger management." She smirked and got up.
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Ensign Theodore Yu 23-Jan-21 06:50 PM
“I...ok?” Xe followed Nemo, a sense of dread building. Sports were not xyr thing.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 23-Jan-21 06:50 PM
"It's okay, though there are very few brawls as of yet.. perhaps some hold back on the alcohol while at war.. I like the setting though, it reminds me of the Mempan summers, and the drinks are good company." she smiles. "As perhaps are you."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jan-21 06:55 PM
Maggie, after a while longer of sitting around. Moved over and went to the bar.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 06:57 PM
Lola flushed lightly and laughed. "I take it then that my company is welcome! I'm glad you like the program as well, a lot of planning went into it. My name is Lola, by the way."
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Ensign Leslie Pomeline-Adams 23-Jan-21 07:02 PM
[D] Leslie entered the holodeck, dressed in a baby blue dress, and underneath she was wearing her swimsuit. She had a black mesh bag around her shoulder which had her towel and other necessities. She looked around the holodeck, taking in the place.
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Ensign Leslie Pomeline-Adams 23-Jan-21 07:11 PM
Seeing the volleyball court, Leslie smiled. She hadn't played volleyball in a while, but maybe she could try again? The Ensign quickly made her way to the volleyball court.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 23-Jan-21 07:11 PM
"I'm Shena." She smiled. "And yes, I was in fact not planning to spend the evening brooding over my drink. And you did well, I'm no holoprogram designer, but I know it's no easy feat, so thank you for creating it. So have you met many Klingons in your time?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 23-Jan-21 07:15 PM
Pulled from the void Lithop entered the party. She was wearing a cute one piece suit and athletic shorts, her hair in a high ponytail. She wandered around for a while before seeing the volleyball game and heading over there.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 23-Jan-21 07:17 PM
Lola grinned sheepishly. "Well, back in the academy, I tried to out-drink a klingon. I did pretty well, all things considered, but I still lost. By one drink!"
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RemiReverie 23-Jan-21 07:19 PM
[D] Lyras entered dressed in a laced up black one piece and big dark sunglasses. A black tote bag was slung over her shoulder as she took in the party guests. (edited)
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 23-Jan-21 07:36 PM
"That's quite an accomplishment. The average klingon should have the biological advantage so you can be proud that you got that far." she laughed "So, how is your crew doing? With the war going on?" she sounded unusually caring for a klingon.
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RemiReverie 23-Jan-21 07:43 PM
Seeing an interesting Volleyball game going on, she decided to head to the volleyball court
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jan-21 07:48 PM
[D] Dayton entered the holodeck, wearing a blue swimming shirt and black swim shorts, carrying a blue mesh bag. He looked at the holodeck, noticing the volleyball court and the tiki bar. He decided to go to the tiki bar, because he wasn't in the mood to play a game of sports at the moment. Therefore, he walked over to the tiki bar.
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HoDHom Drekom BOT 23-Jan-21 08:26 PM
Drekom entered the holodeck and started to wander around.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Jan-21 08:30 PM
She stepped into the holodeck and was surprised at the scale of the party. At this, she started wandering.
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 23-Jan-21 09:22 PM
T’Pruk walked around the holodeck absentmindedly, her eyes kind of glazed over. She was still recovering from Vel’s absence, and sat down. “I still miss them.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Jan-21 09:47 PM
She was still wandering when she noticed an unfamiliar face walk in and sit alone. Everyone else seemed occupied, so she walked up to this new person and started: "Hi, um, do you mind if I sit with you?"
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 23-Jan-21 09:54 PM
She let out a small yelp, startled out of her trance. She gave a warm smile. “Go right ahead! I’m Ensign Sovin, but you can call me T’Pruk..”
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Jan-21 09:59 PM
Somewhat startled by T'Pruk's yelp, she nonetheless smiled warmly at her and replied: "Hi T'Pruk! I'm Ensign Virol, but I mostly go by Ota." She then added once she sat down, "How are you?"
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 23-Jan-21 10:39 PM
She looked down, “I’m not that great..My bondmate is on leave and I’ve been...really struggling without them..”
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Jan-21 10:40 PM
"Your bondmate?" She then looked at her sympathetically and asked, "What happened with them? Why'd they leave?"
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 23-Jan-21 11:42 PM
“They decided to learn more about the culture of their actual species..” she explained, “...Without me..” (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Jan-21 11:51 PM
"Damn," she responded empathetically, "that's got to hurt." She then decided to try and lighten Sovin's mood, and tried to switch topics. "Um, anyways, the party! Are you enjoying it?"
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 24-Jan-21 12:25 AM
“Huh?” She blinked, looking around. “There’s a party going on? I didn’t even notice, I’ve been in such a funk..” she laughed sheepishly. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Jan-21 12:28 AM
"Yeah, there's a party going on," she replied. "You might want to change clothes..." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 01:02 AM
Lola flushed at the praise and smiled in thanks. At the second question however, her smile dimmed a bit. "I think they're a little scared, as we should be. We're not big brave klingons such as yourself, ready to die in battle. I mean, we know the possibility is out there, but we would prefer not to. It's half the reason for this party, I mean look around you there's so much life here!!"
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 01:13 AM
The first thing that Syrezeaju became aware of, upon entering, was how glaringly bright the holodeck's replication of the sun was. She suddenly had an intense regret that she hadn't replicated sunglasses before arriving, eyes more accustomed to the dark than being stood in bright sunlight. There was the sound of chatter and laughter practically all around - and, surprisingly, no sound of any argument. Good. She had expected something like that to happen - and had almost considered posting security officers outside - but was quite thankful that nothing had kicked off. Taking a few steps forwards with uniform boots sinking into the sand, she spent a moment observing the scene. The replication of the ocean was seemingly perfect; turquoise-blue water turning to white froth as it washed upon the shore in waves. There were seashells dotted here and there embedded in the sand and the warmth of the holodeck's environmental controls matched the scene perfectly. For a moment she stood there, looking out to the holodeck's projection of an ocean. Shoving her hands into her pockets, she stood there for a moment and took a second to breathe. Syre found something very rare in the outdoors, even if it had to be replicated - and that was a sense of peace. Even the cacophony of sound couldn't get in the way. It was such a rarity and something she hadn't experienced in far too long. Work had to interrupt the peace, though. Syrezeaju had come here with one officer in mind, and it was such that she began the search for the woman in question.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 01:23 AM
Lola looked up when she heard the door open, a bright smile on her face as she was ready to greet whoever it was. However, when she saw it was the captain, she made a noise that was definitely not a squeal and took off towards the captain. Lola hadn't seen the captain since they had docked at the space dock. Like usual, she had gotten quite attached to the captain during her stay in sickbay. In the back of Lola's head, she was embarrassed that she didn't know the captain was back on the ship. However, her excitement took over everything, so that embarrassment was swept aside as she finally reached Captain Syre. Lola visibly shook as she restrained herself from hugging her. "Captain!!!! Oh my goodness, I didn't know you were back on board the ship!! How are you, are you doing well?? Have you been cleared for duty yet?? Permision to hug you, sir??"
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 01:32 AM
By some sort of incredible luck she caught sight of the officer in question absolutely bee-lining straight towards her. All Syre could do was stand there, partially stunned but keeping up a smile at the sudden flurry of questions that was presented to her. How one officer wound up with so much energy was beyond her. It was to the extent that Jex looked like she was practically shaking - and that was when Syre's own half-stunned-half-amused smile turned downwards just a fraction, laced with worry. "Woah there, Lieutenant, one thing at a time. Firstly - are you alright? You're practically trembling there. I don't want any of you getting hit by heat exhaustion or anythin', now. As for the rest... I've been back a short while, I'm fine, yes I've been cleared for duty, and-" typical awkward questions. "I'd rather you didn't, but if you really wanted to then I... Guess I wouldn't stop you."
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 24-Jan-21 01:51 AM
She shook her head, “Nah, I’m comfortable as I am..I don’t really see the need to dress up, it’s not like I’m going on a date or anything..” she looked down at the floor, trying to look like her old cheerful self
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Jan-21 02:04 AM
"Are you sure? It's pretty warm here, it can get hot if you're in uniform," she replied.
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 02:04 AM
Catching sight of the commotion at the volleyball court, just managing to see behind Lola, Syrezeaju had to resist a very strained sigh. It seemed the peace had already been broken. "There's always something, isn't there..?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 02:15 AM
Lola quickly and gently hugged the captain the moment she was given seni permission to give a hug. As soon as she did the trembling ceased for the most part, and she stepped back once her subconsciousmind confirmed that yes, actually, the captain was there, safe and sound. "I'm so glad you're back, Captain. I was getting worried, for a moment. I see you got that new voice box we talked about! I'm so glad the ship has it's captain back. I'm not saying Dune is a bad stand-in, it's just so nice to have you back!"
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 02:20 AM
Her analysis of what was going on further up the holodeck was interrupted by Lola actually going ahead and hugging her. Admittedly, Syre hadn't thought the woman would actually go ahead and do it. Tensing instinctively - having never been one for physical contact - she merely stood there awkwardly and waited for the medical officer to step back again. The typical semi-smile she offered betrayed no hint of the awkwardness. Command was basically an act. "You mean you hear it," she mused. "And I'm quite glad to be back. As fantastic as yourself and the other medical staff are, I was beginning to get a little bored of being cooped up either there or in my quarters. But -- that's not what I'm here for. I wanted to thank you for putting this gathering on for us and the Klingons. You've certainly done one heck of a job with the place."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 02:38 AM
Lola smiled sunnily. The captain was thanking her!!!! The Captain appreciated her!! She was fit to cry, but she didn't want to cry in front of the captain so she held herself together. "You're very welcome captain! I thankfully didn't do this alone- I had several people help me plan this out. I just wanted to have one event full of life and joy before we dove feet first into the war."
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 02:44 AM
With hands dug into the pockets of her uniform, she glanced down as she idly nudged the sand aside to uncover a starfish that had somehow washed ashore. "Be sure to extend your thanks out to those other officers as well for me, then. And don't worry - I'm not going to deprive you all of the chance for fun. War is on-going. We don't know what sort of thing we're going to see. But if I know anything from previous conflicts, it's that you can't just... Focus solely on the war. People still need to be able to live, you know? Living includes things like this. And besides..." She paused, kneeling for a moment to extract the starfish from the sand. "It's good for morale."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 02:56 AM
Lola had no idea how to respond to that. Instead she was mentally taking notes. She had to, if she was ever going to be as cool as the captain. Instead, she asked a question that was competitive of topic. "Hey Captain, how much of your time in ship's sickbay do you remember?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 02:59 AM
She stood again - wobbling a little bit with balance that seemed to have been off since her run-in with the Iconians - and stuck the starfish to the back of her hand. It was certainly a change in conversation (and she hadn't really come here to converse) but... Surprisingly, she had no qualms against answering. What was this? Her, conversing with someone normally without the conversation ending up like a verbal reflection of a shuttlecrash? This had to be a first. "How much do I remember of it? It's difficult to tell, considering how often I wasn't entirely alert. Why do you ask?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 03:07 AM
Lola's excitement had died down enough to where she could officially feel other emotions than pure joy. She smiled sheepishly and rubbed her arm, slightly embarrassed about what she was about to say. "Well, while you were in sickbay we had shifts to watch over you and well. Most of the time during my shift I would talk to you about pretty much everything- I had read somewhere that unconscious people can sometimes still hear you. Anyways, I had a point here: I enjoy talking to you captain, and I consider you a friend. I want you to know if you need someone to talk to, I'm here for you."
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 03:23 AM
There was perhaps a slight frown for a moment, seemingly deterred by this - and then lips twitched upwards into an amused smile instead. "Y'know, I had wondered if it was a sign of me going downhill. I swore I remembered people talking. I could never place their voices, though - no name to it. I can't remember any of what was said, mind you, but I was certain that I could remember people talking in general. Maybe that explains it. And as for your offer -- it's much appreciated. You better watch you don't end up regretting putting said offer out there, though. Believe me; you don't want to hear all of Command's grievances of the week being complained about."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 03:44 AM
So she had heard her!! That's actually awesome!! Even if she didn't remember what was said (though to be honest it was probably for the best), Lola was glad that Captain Syrezeaju at least could hear her. "I'll be glad to listen to your grievances captain. I can't promise to understand them entirely, but I can promise I'll listen. Anyways Caltain, I'm sure you need to go do captain things, but if you want to stay longer, feel free!! Most everybody is in the tiki bar, but I think I should probably check out what's going on in the volleyball court. I'll see you around?" Lola looked up to the captain hopefully.
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 03:59 AM
"I am due back on the bridge, unfortunately - and I should probably leave before this artificial sun entirely melts my brain." The quip was made in amusement but the way she had recoiled from the intense light every time it came into her field of view did convey that it might well have been best if she didn't stay within it for too long. Plucking the starfish off of the back of her hand, she set it down once more. She did her turn-to-leave-but-pause; it was a movement that seemed to be customary. "Enjoy the rest of the gathering. And again; thank you for putting this together. If anything kicks off or if you need a hand with anything just give us a call, Lieutenant." And with that, she headed out.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 24-Jan-21 04:04 AM
He found his way back into the holodeck qnd headed back to the volleyball court. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 04:05 AM
"Will do, captain!!" With that, Lola zoomed over to the volleyball court.
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 04:13 AM
Back in the main area, Nedras found a lounge chair, got some snacks from the food table - hard to say what, but he couldn't taste it anyway - took out his PADD, and settled down. While the Klingons were busy, he had more Iconian War tactical data to review. That was the irritating part of galaxy-scale wars - literally astronomical quantities of data. (edited)
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 24-Jan-21 04:52 AM
“Yeah, I’m sure. I appreciate the concern, though. I’d be a crappy security officer if I couldn’t handle a little heat, huh?” She laughed somewhat.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 05:09 AM
Lola went and sat back down next to her go-bag and set her head in her hands.
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 24-Jan-21 09:10 AM
He left the holodeck shortly before his shift was to start.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 11:40 AM
Now back from the rock-climbing wall, he wiped his forehead and filled a plate with snacks from the buffet table. Especially fruits. Mmm. Fruits...
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 11:46 AM
Kytha who was beside him, was giggling softly as she watched him literally raid all the fruity foods. She filled her own plate as well with a variety of foods though her eyes always wondered back to Dune.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 11:50 AM
He didn't seem to notice she was giggling at first, being absorbed in a particularly delicious slice of watermelon - until he looked sideways at her and raised an eyebrow in amusement. "Is something wrong, my sweet~?"
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 11:53 AM
"No, Darling~ your just adorable is all." She grinned and lightly kissed his cheek
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 11:58 AM
Dune froze in place, blushing beet red (well, as close as his biology would get him anyway) but did not comment or try to dispute her compliment. He'd been told several times to just accept compliments when they came, so that was what he did.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:00 PM
She smiled warmly as she finished filling up her plate. She patiently waited for him to finish himself and pick out there lunch spot
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:04 PM
When he'd stacked the last pineapple ring on top of the pile on his plate he sat down in their lunch spot, munching on a bunch of grapes.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:06 PM
Kytha took her spot beside him, eagerly digging into her food as well. "How have things been on the bridge?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:10 PM
"Thus far, quite alright. We are awaiting the return of the Chimera and the security and intelligence officers crewing her from their mission. No Iconians on sensors. For all three I am thankful. The crew is stressed and scared - it does not take telepathy or empathy to sense it." He said after swallowing a chunk of watermelon.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:15 PM
"War always puts people on edge. I am sure a large chunk of our crew hasn't experienced it and that increases there fear. Not having a clear picture of how things will be drives fear. I requested Bridge officer training the other day."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:17 PM
"Then you know I cannot and therefore will not be helping you to prepare - or administer it." He answered, squeezing her hand firmly. "I will leave the job to captain Syrezeaju unless asked otherwise."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:21 PM
"I know that, Darling. I am not asking that of you. You should have alittle more faith in me to respect your wishes. I specifically asked my department head because I know that it would make you uncomfortable to be directly over it and others would find it inappropriate. I will not put you in a position that would make you uncomfortable." She squeezed his hand back
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:23 PM
She could instantly feel the stab of guilt he felt. Of course he should have trusted her. That was the basest of what she expected of him. And he of her. "I know you would not." His reply was quiet. He looped his free arm rounf her shoulders and leaned into her a little bit.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:32 PM
She wrapped her arms around him and held him close. "I don't want others to think that your giving favoritism after all. Off duty is a different story though." She smiled warmly at her beloved.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:40 PM
"Oh, of course." He smiled, pressing his nose lightly into her hair. "It always makes me happy to see a smile on your face. Always."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:45 PM
"Same here. Everything feels like it will be okay when I see your smiling face." She hugged him tightly. She wished that peace would come soon and that this war wouldn't last long. For him and the rest of the crew.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:50 PM
"I feel the same way. Seeing you smile reminds me that there is always light in the darkness to be found. Warm, happy, comforting." He squeezed her a little bit. "As you always are."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 12:55 PM
"I am glad I can give you that peace. I have bad days myself and seeing you and being able to come home to you at night always soothes me and makes me feel like things will be okay." She rested her head on his shoulder.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 12:57 PM
"Speaking of bad days." He sighed. He hated to bring the mood down - but there was a related matter of greater importance at hand. "How has the sentiment of the science department been of late?"
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 01:04 PM
"I honestly can only speak of myself and my feelings. I rarely interact with any of the other science officers. I mainly work by myself at my own pace." She answered honestly. "I haven't seen another science officer in quite some time."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 01:07 PM
"I see." He muttered. He thought back to what Sara had said at the meeting. Impostor syndrome. On nearly all of the female science officers. That was worrying. Hugely worrying. "Thank you. I'd like to have a meeting with the entire department in fact; a general welfare check. I shall do the same for all departments."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 01:13 PM
She simply nodded and went back to her food. "Sounds like a good idea."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 01:16 PM
"I wish I had more reassurance." He muttered, "That I could give them more than just encouraging words and preparedness drills. But even those can only go so far." He proceeded to nestle his chin in her hair and sigh.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 01:20 PM
"You just have to do what you can. You unfortunately can't make the current situation go away. We all have to deal with it in our own way." She leaned into him, his warmth bringing some comfort to her unsure heart.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 01:24 PM
"No, I cannot. And I accept that." He noted grimly, "So I shall simply do what I can to keep spirits high. And I trust the rest of my department heads to do the same."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 01:25 PM
She simply hugged him tightly, the only comfort she could offer him at the moment. "Your doing a good job."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 01:30 PM
He smiled, chuckled wearily and kissed the top of her head. "Thank you. I appreciate it. One of these days I really must take you back to Kaminar. And the forest I brought you to..."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 01:34 PM
"I would adore that." She smiled up at him. "I would love to see your home planet and meet your family."
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HoDHom W’ototo BOT 24-Jan-21 01:40 PM
He stepped into the holodeck, looking around the environment with what can only be described as a pissed off expression plastered across his face. He decided to simply see what this was all about and walked off in a random direction.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 01:48 PM
"My parents and all twelve of my cousins. And their parents of course. They'll expect that every time uncle Dunamis goes hone, he'll come with presents for each of them." He chuckled, "I have no clue how I remember who likes what."
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Cherow BOT 24-Jan-21 02:38 PM
Upon entering the holodeck he took a look around to see exactly what was going on. Ocean, lots of sand, some sort of sports... Field? Pitch? Who knew. The majority of his fellow officers had congregated at what was presumably the bar. Kicking his way through the sand, he glowered at what appeared to be two people heavily invested in public displays of affection and headed to meet his other officers.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 02:49 PM
"It's probably just from memory." She grinned. "You care deeply about all of them and it shows. I'm sure they know it too. Your cousins sound adorable."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 02:51 PM
"Oh, make no mistake, they are." He met the Nausicaan's gaze for a single moment before sighing. "Perhaps we ought to move."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 02:55 PM
"Is everything okay?" She asked, tilting her head out of curiosity.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 03:03 PM
"Well, some of our friends from the KDF may not be too appreciative." He replied, "Though I do agree that it makes sense to keep our affections somewhat less obvious at this particular event..."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 03:10 PM
At the sight of an annoyed Nausicaan, Nedras's interest was suitably piqued. Then he noticed Kytha and the Commander were being relatively open with their affection, which was surprising, and then nearby, Lola was either on the verge of tears or already there. The emotional range of it all! He went back to research.
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SuvwI' wa'DIch Talom RragoH BOT 24-Jan-21 03:10 PM
[D] Talom had arrived back at the party.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 03:12 PM
"I suppose your right. It just has been so long. I'll keep my hands to myself... For now. As hard as it maybe." She teased, letting go of him and returning to her plate of food. "Perhaps we should try and spend some time together once a week at the very least so we don't miss each other so much?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 03:17 PM
"I'd like that." He replied, uncurling his arms from around her and brushing off his uniform. "We could go back to my quarters after this if you like. I didn't plan to stay too long."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 03:22 PM
"I would love that. I might be a minute. I would like to catch up with Nedras before I leave. He pushed himself too hard the other day and I wanna make sure he is okay and see how he is doing." She gestured over to the Vorta.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 03:24 PM
"I'll meet you back here, then." Narrowing his eyes at the bar and overhearing snippets of the conversation ongoing (which he did not like), he started for the same. "I believe I should check on the rest of our crew."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 03:27 PM
Up until he heard his own name, Nedras's attention had been straining his hearing to eavesdrop on the slowly escalating situation at the bar. Suddenly realized he had evidently been mentioned in the context of a conversation with the ship's first officer, he immediately tried to blend in with his chair somehow. It did not work.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 03:34 PM
She nodded. "It's settled then! When we are both ready to go, we will meet back here!" She grinned and gave a thumbs up. Trying not to giggle as she noticed Nedras trying to camouflage himself into the chair.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Jan-21 03:36 PM
"Of course. Ensign Nedras, you can stop attempting to become one with your chair, now, I won't bite your head off." He cracked a tiny smile as he walked off towards the bar.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 03:41 PM
Kytha giggled and headed over to Nedras. "Hi, Nedras! How are you enjoying the party?" She smiled widely waving enthusiastically as she approched.*
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 03:47 PM
He straightened up, smiled, and stopped trying to figure out how in the name of the Great Link to respond to what the Commander had said. "Kytha! I'm doing well. I'm having fun. I was thinking of heading over to the bar - there seems to be quite the commotion over there, verging on a diplomatic incident, but then one could say the same about the recent volleyball game and that turned out fine. How are you?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 03:52 PM
Finally Lola got up and grabbed her bag of things. She considered leaving, but as she was the host, leaving would be in bad form. Instead, Lola headed over to the tiki bar to get a drink.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 04:02 PM
"I am doing well! Just catching up with Dune. We haven't seen each other in abit with everything going on. What is happening at the Bar? Dune seemed pretty keen on heading that way."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 04:06 PM
He laughed. "The Klingons are bemoaning the lack of real alcohol, or at least they were a little while ago. Sara wanted to defend Lola's efforts to create this party environment - she was already in quite a poor mood thanks to Ramat'iklan commenting on the volleyball incident - and now... yes, things have been smoothed entirely over. How fortunate that so many species are susceptible to alcohol." He summarized. "It's all very interesting. The Commander will be disappointed his efforts are not needed."
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 04:14 PM
"He is the type to be overly concerned and vilgilant. I'm sure just knowing everyone is okay will be enough." *She smiled contently. He had to make sure for himself, it just how he was. He didn't want anything befalling the crew on his watch. "Did you get plenty of rest after the other day? I am on level three so I still have a ways to go to catch up to you."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 04:22 PM
He frowned. "Yes, I did get some rest. I'd never attend a gathering like this without having rested first." He explained, putting his PADD away. "How are you finding the training program so far?"
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 04:25 PM
"That's good to hear! I have been finding it interesting! It can be Abit intense in parts. I can understand how you got so caught up in it."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 04:28 PM
"If you think that counts as getting caught up in something, you should have seen Nedras 1 designing his first Jem'hadar training simulation. The most anyone saw of him for a week straight were messages to the bridge." He chuckled. Ah, fond memories. "I assume actual medical intervention would be, in your case, even more intense. Empathy and all."
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Shena Zalkvek BOT 24-Jan-21 04:38 PM
After the kind Starfleet lady had left her, Shena had been on her own mostly, she had spoken to a few of the Klingon crew, but grew bored. Noticing the activity around the bar, she moves from one source of beverages, the drinks table she had made her home away from home, to another.
On her way to the bar Shena saw one of her rivals sitting at the bar, Sogh KlokshiG, and she didn't want no drama. So instead she opted for the logical route after a night of drinks, the climbing rocks.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 04:58 PM
"Sounds like he was also a hard worker! Things in general can be intense for me. I can feel the emotions of everyone in this room for example. I have to block out alot if it or I would go insane." She laughed non chalantly
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 05:05 PM
He laughed back, even though he found that statement somewhat disconcerting, and stood. "It's a very good thing that you can block it out, then." He commented. He glanced towards the bar again, then back to Kytha. "There isn't anything that would prevent you from being able to do that, is there?"
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 05:37 PM
"There are a few telepathic illnesses that could cause me to lose the ability to control it. It's more common for older Betazoids though. " She mused "Also an overwhelming surge of emotion, especially from multiple being can overwhelm my defenses. That happened to me on Gamman. It wasn't a pleasent experience." She shivered, recalling the horrifying memory. It still haunted her to this day.
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 05:52 PM
His first thought was that Nedras 2 had known a virologist in the Baen sector, according to old logs, and maybe he could get in touch one day. He quickly pushed that thought aside. "I'm very sorry that you had to go through that." He instead said sympathetically. "But enough of that - this is a party! Is there anything you haven't been able to take a look at yet?" He gestured broadly around the entire holodeck.
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 06:01 PM
She thought she felt a flicker of something disconcerting but decided to pay it no mind. She instead was focused on the party around her and took a moment to look around. "Well, I would like to go swimming before Dune comes back! I don't want my swimsuit to be in vain. Would you like to come with me?" She grinned widely.
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Ensign Nedras 24-Jan-21 06:05 PM
He was pretty sure that he knew how to swim, at least 75% sure, so he nodded. "That sounds wonderful!" He started heading towards the water. "Does the Commander not enjoy swimming? I thought Kelpiens tended to live near water."
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Jan-21 06:28 PM
"Yeah..." She let out a small laugh. "I guess anyone in Security has to be able to handle stress and heat well."
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 24-Jan-21 06:47 PM
“You got that right. It’s not like I’m actually any good at it, though..” she laughed as well
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Remi-chan 24-Jan-21 06:48 PM
"I don't know, but he wasn't dressed for the party. I brought him back up clothes but I didn't want to bring it up. He is on edge with the state of war we are now in and I can't blame him." She smiled as she talked about him, following right behind Nedras (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Jan-21 06:50 PM
"Aw, don't say that," she replied. "You never know if you're good at stuff like that. And if you really aren't," she added, "well, there's always room for improvement."
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 24-Jan-21 07:41 PM
She gave a cheerful smile, “Hey, Yeah! You’ve got a point!” this almost instantly caused her to perk up
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Jan-21 08:05 PM
Maggie walked though and went to the door. Walking out.
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Jan-21 08:18 PM
She smiled giddily. "Yeah, I do have a point!" She then looked over at the bar in the holodeck, and then, having an idea, asked, "I haven't been there yet. You want to go there?"
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 09:55 PM
It was back into holodeck one that she trekked, kicking up the sand as she went. Pausing, she turned back to Lola. "They were up at the court over there, right?" She asked and pointed in that direction.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 09:56 PM
"Correct, Captain!"
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 09:57 PM
Starting to regret having paced the bridge for hours on end, she started the walk up to the volleyball court.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Jan-21 09:57 PM
Lola followed behind quietly.
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 10:06 PM
[D] Suddenly, the image of the beach vanished into nothing and the standard holodeck room re-appeared.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 24-Jan-21 10:22 PM
Lithop, who had been vibing at the party, decided that would be he chance to leave and so she left the holodeck.
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Captain Syrezeaju 24-Jan-21 10:28 PM
[D] The programme came back to life exactly as it had been before.
Once the programme was up and running again, she took a last look out to the ocean before turning to leave. Dropping the ball, she nudged the toe of her boot under it before kicking the ball up - playing keepie-uppie with it until the door. Right before leaving she kicked it up higher, caught it with both hands, and tucked it under one arm. This volleyball was staying with her, now.
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Remi-chan 25-Jan-21 01:15 AM
Kytha went to the place she was supposed to meet Dune, looking for the Kelpian.
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Ensign Nedras 25-Jan-21 01:21 AM
Nedras left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jan-21 01:46 AM
As promised Dune returned to the holodeck, looking positively exhausted but otherwise still alive. More or less. That much was good. Spying Kytha he smiled and looped an arm around her.
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Remi-chan 25-Jan-21 01:49 AM
Kytha leaned on him, smiling contently. She was just glad to be near him "Let's go, darling."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Jan-21 02:04 AM
Smiling, he brought her out of the holodeck.
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 25-Jan-21 02:04 AM
“Oh, I’ve never been to a bar before! That looks fun!” she grinned.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Jan-21 02:16 AM
"Let's head there, then!" she beamed while her writer ignores the fact that the holoprogram was briefly deactivated. She then got up and headed for the bar.
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Ensign Sovin T'Pruk 25-Jan-21 02:29 AM
She stood up and followed her, skipping a bit, a sign she’s somewhat back to her old self.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 25-Jan-21 06:02 AM
Joe headed out and into the hallway.
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HoDHom W’ototo BOT 27-Jan-21 01:06 PM
He had left at some point with the other Klingons, having been rather disappointed by the sand going away so soon.
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Yuppi 28-Jan-21 12:43 AM
Sui walked into the room, immediately starting up a program he'd used time and time again. The grid reformed into a simple dance room, looking rather traditional and old with its worn floor and faded walls. The man stood in the exact middle, feet planted firmly on the floor in a V position. And he moved, but so slowly it was almost imperceptible.
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Yuppi 28-Jan-21 12:50 AM
Gradually, he began to move the slightest bit faster, but still very slowly. There was no music: that was only in his mind. His eyes closed, Sui carefully bends his knees for a split second, before making a daring flip backwards, barely landing.
He stayed in this slow rhythm for a while, occasionally jumping or turning rapidly before becoming just as still and slow moving as before. Eventually he stopped, opening his eyes again as if leaving a daze. (edited)
The grid returned to normal, and Sui walked out once again. (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 03:49 AM
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 03:59 AM
[D] The night air of the Tlhutlh Mountains was chill for Qo'noS. All about them the forest breathed softly with the sound of night animals: the lullaby of insects, the gentle rustle and coo of nocturnal predatory birds native to the region, and the occasional scream of a hunted animal. Somewhere up ahead the sounds of the Klingon band could be heard. Tessk was doing stretches, his footfalls muffled by the leaf litter and loam. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:04 AM
He stepped inside, a certain oddly childish bounce in his step even as he reached into his carrying case and removed the kar'takin. He took a moment to admire the sounds - he'd chosen to forego his contacts this time in the interest of authenticity, thus the sights were inconsequential - and noted Tessk's stretches. "Considering how you fought during the last part of this holoprogram, I can't tell you how odd it is to see that you still need to stretch." He said, running a quick drill with the kar'takin just to re-acquaint himself with the balance of it.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:08 AM
"Well, It's nice to see you too, my friend." Tessk churred deeply. Nedras had no idea how much he appreciated him for his interest in this program. "And it is always important to loosen your muscles before an intense battle. I had back pain for the whole week after our last session. After all, no matter how impressive I may be, I am still an old man."
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:18 AM
Nedras frowned. "Oh. I'm sorry to hear that." He said entirely genuinely, letting his hands fall to his sides. "I meant to check in, actually, but there was this-" He paused and laughed. "It's a very long story. Anyway, take your time." (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:22 AM
"I'll ask about it some other time when we aren't about to go into battle. Did you enjoy the party this weekend?" Tessk asked, sitting down to stretch his calves.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:23 AM
"Best not to ask at all, I think." He said cheerfully, deciding to mimic the stretch, not that it did him much good. "Yes, the party was... hm, interesting. I actually met another Gorn."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:26 AM
"I heard it was lively. They let Nemo back aboard. You met Rose? How wonderful!"
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:27 AM
"I did. Apparently he's intent on joining Starfleet. I encouraged him to attempt to make some contacts at the party, but I think he stayed at the bar most of the time." He recounted. "What happened with Nemo?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:33 AM
"Apparently she was involved in a rather violent game of volleyball." Tessk chuckled. "And was on the wrong side of the ball. I wish I'd been there to see it! Dear thing was a bit of a snot the first time we met. I'm afraid I can't help but think of her as a young teenager now!" Tessk got to his feet and tucked his Bat'Leth intot he crook of his arm. "Shall we?" He indicated a path through the trees.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:36 AM
"She was involved! An old Klingon woman managed to hit a volleyball directly into her face. She went out like a light. It was all very dramatic." Nedras explained, following Tessk. "It happened very quickly. The real attraction was watching our fellow crewmen hold their own." He added. "Remind me, what part are we at again?" (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:41 AM
"A rather dangerous teenager." He revised. "Today we shall have a relaxing walk though the Valley of Wamwl'." Tessk had spoken the Klingon word in it's own language, creating a very strange, guttural sound. His translator caught on a moment later, vocalizing the word in Standard as: Hunters (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:46 AM
"Relaxing." Nedras echoed, amused. He shifted his grip so that his kar'takin was at the ready. "I'm surprise you're willing to dismiss the threat of a teenager to a ten-year-old." He added teasingly, looking around.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:52 AM
"I was breaking the bones of those my senior by ten years when I was a young teenager." He replied with a grin. "Keep your eyes and ears on the trees overhead. There's a reason this place is named as it is." [D] The trees grew very closely together, their branches intersecting, twisting together into massive tangles. The canopy was an ideal place for arboreal predators to stalk unseen. The light of the moons was nearly entirely blotted out by the dense foliage. Nearby a vole screeched in panic, then fell silent.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:57 AM
Nedras looked up, then gave up on looking and listened instead. This place reminded him, all things considered, of the myths of ancient Kurill Prime. He was almost positive that he heard a faint crackling noise in the direction of the screech. It was hard to tell past the sound of the leaves. "Teitha zhira wayata. [The wise reign from beneath.]" He muttered under his breath. It was nice to be able to use the expression literally for once. (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:00 AM
"Here, we are not the rulers, my friend." Tessk said softly, moving on from that place very carefully and very quickly.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:02 AM
He tilted his head to the side and quickened his pace to match. The impression of fear struck him as odd, but it would be impolite to mention it, so instead he waited until they were clear of the area. "Then what is?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:12 AM
"Imagine, if you will, a beast no larger than a man, with arms so long it stoops down from the trees to pluck its prey from the ground like roses. It has no jaw, only an enormous, unhinged maw which can swallow a whole targ on one mouthful. Their bodies are like smoke, you can never truly see them until it is too late. Many a young warrior has walked this path and never come out."
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:14 AM
He squinted, suspicious for a moment, mostly in response to the smoke part. "Did you...?" He started, but decided the question he had in mind was so unlikely to yield an answer other than no that it didn't bear asking. He hummed to finish the statement and trained his ears back on the faint sound of branches snapping.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:25 AM
[D] The landscape tilted downwards rather suddenly, and large, rough stones began to poke through the loam. There was a cool, earthy smell that filled the air. As they continued downwards, the sound of rushing water and drowned out other sounds. They came to the bank of a small stream. but the noise it made seemed strangely disproportionate to the size of the thing. Tessk looked confused. He paused, scanning the environment. "This is new." He said, but it was hard to hear over the boom of the water. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:28 AM
"New?" He called back, voice almost drowned out by the noise even to his own ears. He looked around, gaze eventually coming to rest on the stones. Working on a hunch, he tried to put as much distance between himself and the rocks as possible. "How can it be new? This is your holoprogram, isn't it?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:31 AM
"The program changes with each use to keep you on your toes. I've never played a round with a river here before. And judging from the racket it's making, It's an angry river! Just on the other side of these trees." Tessk called over the noise. He walked forward and waded through the stream, which barely came up to his knees in depth.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:36 AM
"An angry-?" Klingons were so metaphorical. He reluctantly waded into the water. "No amount of turbulence could cause that kind of roar in a body of water this size save for a waterfall. Do you not think something is here?" He peered into the water suspiciously.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:44 AM
"I'm afraid we can only press onwards, and take whatever adventure should befall us." Tessk smiled. This was the fun of a program so advanced it could throw a new curveball even after nearly thirty years of being run.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 28-Jan-21 09:20 AM
[D] Ding ! A message came in for Ned.
To: Ensign Nedras From: Ensign Tan Re: Gravimetric Charges Hey Ned ! Good thing you brought it up with Command. I’ve talked to Ensign Greenfield about her designs and have provided her with up-to-date schematics of our torpedoes. Her current design has a yield of 136 isotonnes. I felt it was a bit unrealistic but that was the yield that the 3 simulations she has ram had given. I’ve attached the schematics of the design below. When you have the chance, please help to confirm this as well. If this is accurate, just one of these torpedoes would be able to destroy a full sized moon. -Joe
Attached along with the message was a file containing the schematics for the torpedo design.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 02:36 PM
He nodded. It was, he realized, a little silly to take a holoprogram so seriously. Why was he doing that? He chuckled in reply as he reached the far bank. "It's like a recreational version of CTATS, isn't it? What has your favorite version been so far?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 02:54 PM
"There was one when some Klingon friends and I where the dishonored blocked our escape path and killed us all. We felt like utter fools." Tessk laughed. The roar of the water did not die down as they entered the trees on the far side of the little stream. They came across several more streams like this, some larger and some smaller. The trees, however, continued to grow as closely together as possible. Tessk peered up at the tangle of branches. The inability to hear nearly anything over the water was making him very uneasy.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 03:11 PM
Nedras didn't get scared easily, not unless the prospect of displeasing the Founders was involved, but he did feel a certain level of irritation at not being able to hear very well, seeing as that was his strongest sense. "This is going to make things much more difficult." He muttered, squinting upwards. Abruptly, he stopped walking. The extra sound was blocking something else. A moment later, he confirmed his findings. "There's movement. Bearing... What is that? Roughly bearing 65, mark 70 and converging." He didn't give distance, since it was redundant with the canopy. He'd switched back into his native language.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 03:27 PM
Tessk heard what Nedras had said, but he didn't understand it. He was speaking in a language Tessk had never studied before. He was on guard, however, as he had seen Nedras' posture tense up. [D] While the two were focused on the woods before them, something long had lowered from the branches above. It was smooth and boneless, and it hovered behind Nedras for a moment before suddenly lunging forward. It wrapped itself about Nedras' middle, twining through his limbs and pinning one arm to his side. The thing was as thick as Nedras' own body, and it was cold. It's grip on him was iron hard. The wind was knocked out of him as it jerked him up off the ground towards the trees. At the same time one of the black-clothed dishonored burst from cover and his Bat'Leth met with the back of Tessk's head.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 03:39 PM
Okay, one fear. His first thought was that he had to free his arm, now, right now, but then he realized it was the left arm that was pinned, and that instantly lowered the priority. He switched the kar'takin to his right hand, even though that wasn't his usual weapon hand, reached up, and stabbed the nearest part of the creature he could see while attempting to grab a branch with his feet as an anchor point to keep from being dragged off in the meantime. He pushed out with his left arm, hoping to slip out. "Lieutenant!" He wheezed. He drew breath, with effort, and tried again, barely audible above the noise. "Lieutenant, status?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 03:51 PM
[D] There was an ungodly, screeching hiss from somewhere in the trees above as the animal squeezed harder on Nedras's ribcage, pulling with herculean strength to bring him up to it's mouth. Tessk had flung himself forward so that the bat'leth was caught on his hard spines. There was a cracking sound, sort of like a piece of fiberglass shattering. He dropped and twisted, sweeping the enemy's blade from his hands and his feet from under him in the same motion. With a quick smack under the chin with the plat of Tessk's own weapon, the klingon was out cold. "Alive, yourself?" He coming to underneath of where Nedras was suspended.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 03:55 PM
He didn't respond immediately. He just tightened his grip on the kar'takin, twisted, pulled it free, and bore another hole into the limb that held him. He finally dropped to the ground, blade still in hand, trying not to catch his breath too obviously. Then, because he had the feeling the mystery creature had more limbs where that came from, he started sprinting for what he hoped was the end of the treeline. "No time!"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:04 PM
[D] A black liquid sprayed down from above, spattering them both. Several voices joined the dry scream of the injured creature. Long, lithe 'arms' dropped from the trees all around and reached for them. Tessk hacked at them, cutting off chunks, which fell to the ground writhing. He followed Nedras quickly, but the trees didn't end for a few more yards. All the while the sound of rushing water was growing louder and louder.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:10 PM
If he'd had his Jem'hadar, this would be an easy problem to fix. Send one up into the trees, shrouded, to make a surprise attack on the main body and hopefully get some real damage in prior to being eaten, then send a second to finish the job in much the same fashion. Unfortunately, that wasn't a very Starfleet strategy, and besides, there were no Jem'hadar, and it seemed like something bigger was very, very close, so instead Nedras did the next best thing. "I'm going for the head." He stopped running and started climbing a tree with all of the assumed disconcerting nimbleness of someone genetically engineered directly from something not entirely dissimilar to an ape. Then, holding the kar'takin in both hands, he dove towards one of the eyes of the creature he'd injured. (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:18 PM
[D] The animal he had attacked was enormous, but unfortunately for Nedras, it was not the only one. There were many of them: a whole nest! The big one recoiled, drawing its arm up and towards him. It's bulbous eyes, of which there were about eight, blinked. The smaller monsters reached out with their smaller arms, grabbing his feet and tripping him up. The screams they were making were louder than the rushing water. "Nedras! Don't!" Tessk yelled.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:23 PM
Well, that didn't make any sense at all. Running didn't seem like an option. Worst case scenario he died, and cleared the way for Tessk a little in the process. But no, right, Federation officers 'cared about their lives' or whatever. Ugh. Fine. He stopped just short of stabbing and untangled himself from the smaller ones, which were... a little cute? No, deadly. But yes, a little cute. "What do you propose as an alternative?" He called back down, reluctantly starting to make his way back down from the canopy.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:30 PM
"I propose we use them!" Tessk replied. "If we can lure the dishonored here and disarm them, these beasties will keep them distracted for a good, long while. In the meantime, we can figure how to get Siv and the others across that river."
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:38 PM
He let out a quiet 'oof' as one of the mini-monsters made him lose his footing on the way to the ground, then got back on his feet. "They seem about as likely to keep us distracted." He crossed his arms. "Alright, here's an idea." He picked up a disgusting, oozing, but reasonably long chunk of tendril-arm. "I assume the river ahead is quite turbulent indeed. This can be secured on one side for our friends here to grab onto to keep from being pulled too far away as they cross. The other option is travel over the canopy, which would be treacherous, but doable if they're willing to deal with the - what are these things called?" He hacked at an arm that was getting close. "Last time you made some kind of loud noise in the middle of a battle. A hiss-roar of sorts. That would easily get the attention of the dishonored in no time at all."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 04:45 PM
"A good plan. If I battlecry, the others will come running as well. We must be ready to stop them before they run into the nest." Tessk took a moment to think. "They are ylHmey: terrible hands." He smiled, gently twirling the small, spaghetti-sized arm of a tiny monster with his claw.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 04:57 PM
He almost laughed at the sight of Tessk poking at one of the baby monsters, but decided that was tonally inappropriate for the situation. "At your leisure, Lieutenant." Nedras said with a small nod, taking cover behind one of the trees.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:06 PM
Tessk widened his stance and held his bat'leth at the ready. He took a couple deep breaths and then bellowed a sound that shook the air and rose over the nearby cascade. The rushing, dry hiss and bass timbre could be heard outside the holodeck in the hall at near speaking volume.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:14 PM
Maybe it was at near speaking volume out in the hall, but at Nedras's distance it made his ears ring. Once the ringing died, he heard rustling, cracking noises, and in irregular bursts, responding shrieks from the beasts above. He fell into a crouch, keeping track of the movements he (barely) heard on his side and trusting Tessk would do the same. More were coming, but the first of the dishonored to emerge, from behind Tessk, was a tall, old Klingon carrying a smoked mek'leth. If not for the eyepatch covering his left eye, one could almost mistake him for Kedoq. And when he spoke, one could almost mistake his voice for Kedoq's. The holoprogram had reused Kedoq's model. Whoops. "Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam! [Today is a good day to die!]" He roared, before moving in to attack Tessk.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:29 PM
Tessk swung around at the sound of a stranger's voice. He knew the voices of the entire troupe well, and he remembered with a kind of instinctive wrath the death of Kedoq. A flame filled his chest and he brought his Bat'Leth crashing down on the imposter's head, bladeside up. The unfortunate Klingon barely had time to react before his face was bashed in. He immediately regretted that decision. He had sworn to never kill again, and that had included holographic enemies. He kicked the imposter aside. He was alive, barely. "Disarm only, my friend! Let the ylHmey deal with them!" He called to Ned, turning to face whatever fool came after him next. [D] There was a reason the dishonored were called that. They were not concerned with honorable combat. Nedras found himself faced with a pair of dishonored: one who confronted him openly, but the other lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opening.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:39 PM
Teeth bared, Nedras lunged forwards without any hesitation. The enemy went for an overhead strike - he caught it with his blade, changed his grip to a one-handed one, and drove the point in and through the first dishonored's forearm, severing some very important tendons and leaving the hand hanging by two threads. When the first switched grips, Nedras physically bodyslammed him towards a few of the larger tentacles, and once those appendages felt a stimulus the first dishonored disappeared into the trees. "I don't suppose you're open to negotiating?" He said to the second, panting slightly and kind of hoping Tessk hadn't seen any of that. He hadn't seen much of Tessk's kill, being too focused on his own enemies. More dishonored crashed into the area, and this time three went for Tessk. One was pretty much instantly pulled into the trees. Of the remaining two, one had a mek'leth, the other a bat'leth. The one with the bat'leth approached from the front, the one with the mek'leth behind, each seemingly paying no mind to what the other was doing in hopes of claiming the kill for themselves.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 05:49 PM
The remaining enemy grinned hugely, licking his blade in anticipation of having Nedras' blood on it. The two Klingons came rushing at the same time. Tessk watched them carefully and instead of fighting them, he dropped to the ground. Their blades crashed together above him, and he jammed the front groove of his Bat'Leth over one, twisting it and sending the weapons flying.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 05:55 PM
"Oh- no. You really shouldn't do that. It's bad for the metal." Nedras muttered in faint disgust at the lick, before sidestepping and stabbing the new enemy in his side, earning a sizeable (holographic) wound in the process before catching the bat'leth in the groove between the kar'takin's blade and the handle and twisting to disarm. He then repeated his maneuver and sent the enemy flying into the trees. He wondered if the terrible hand was, perhaps, thankful? Now was not the time to speculate. He went to rejoin Tessk. One last dishonored, a comically buff discount godzilla of a Gorn, lumbered towards Tessk. He didn't have a mek'leth, nor a bat'leth, but a d'k tahg dagger - he was going for close combat.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 06:06 PM
Tessk took a moment to catch his breath. The back of his head stung sharply where the dorsal spine had been broken. His joints too, had begun to complain about the sheer amount of work they were doing. He glanced at Nedras and gave a smile. "Get a load of this guy!" He called breathlessly, churring. "Your knife is so small, my friend! Drop it and we shall match wits and sinew!" Tessk twirled his Bat'Leth and buried it in the trunk of a nearby tree for safekeeping.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 06:13 PM
He smiled back, but something was definitely wrong. When Nedras saw Tessk was hurt, seemingly actually so, he started to wonder if there was a problem with the safeties again, and he didn't like that thought. He tried to make his way behind the larger Gorn. The larger Gorn in question shook his head and let out a loud, booming laugh. "You are a fool for laying your weapon aside. I will not seek to match that which does not exist." He scoffed. Then, very dishonorably, he slashed towards Tessk's chest.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 06:52 PM
Tessk was small compared to the gorn he was facing, shorter by at least a foot and a half. He would have set the blade aside wether or not the gorn had agreed to a fair fight. The opponent was so enormous that it would be difficult to dispatch him without killing him in the K'mpaq sword style. When the gorn lunged forward, Tessk leapt back. He rolled with the momentum of the gorn's strike and hit him at several pressure points on his arm in rapid succession. The gorn dropped the knife. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 07:11 PM
Nedras gaped at that move, and even as he ran the larger gorn through with his weapon he stared at Tessk's hand with the air of a child trying to figure out a magic trick. "How did you do that?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 07:20 PM
Tessk caught the larger gorn and laid him very carefully on the ground. He gave Ned a very long look. That hadn't been a fair move. Something deeply Klingon in him was angry about it, but he said nothing and shook the thought from his head. It was just a hologram, after all. "Vulcan martial arts." He explained, "One of the several things I spent my spare time learning over the last few years, though this is the first time it's come in handy." There was a loud cry from the trees. A large figure came running up and brought their bat'leth swinging down at Nedras' head. But it paused only a couple inches above his forehead. The silver-haired klingon gazed down at him with a broad, friendly grin. It was Siv! Behind him, the rest of the party emerged from the wood.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 07:26 PM
He tilted his head to the side at the look on Tessk's face, confused. At the sight of something moving very quickly towards his head, Nedras didn't move to block, but instead just closed his eyes and held very, very still, opening them a second or so later once he realized nothing was happening. He then smiled back at Siv and addressed Tessk, unperturbed, as if nothing had happened. "Vulcan martial arts. Fascinating. I'd ask if you would teach me, but that might require actually engaging you in combat." He remarked. "There's no time to waste. We need to get to the river." He said to Siv, continuing to walk in the direction they'd been going before the terrible hands had attacked.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 07:36 PM
"Nothing rattles this little one!" Siv laughed loudly. "You have the heart of a warrior, friend Nedras!" Tessk was not quite so impressed. He peered at Ned curiously, and he wanted to ask, but now was neither the place nor time. The party moved to the bank of the roaring river, skirting the ylHmey nest so as not to disturb the monsters any more. The river was about three meters wide, full of tall, jagged rocks over which the current pounded. It seemed that a much broader river had been squeezed into this rapid by the high bank it had carved for itself over the years. Their voices could barely be heard over the rush. Siv looked at the water, then at his warriors, and he bellowed, jokingly: "How many of you bilge rats know how to swim?"
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 07:41 PM
"Less how to swim, more how not to drown immediately." He joked back jovially, though his mind was elsewhere. He decided now was an excellent time to ask what seemed to be a very important question. He walked closer to Tessk and lowered his voice to the lowest possible volume that was audible above the sound of the water. "One of your dorsal spines is broken, and it broke after contact with one of the holograms. You informed me that Federation-standard safeties were in place now. Is that true? If it isn't, you'd better tell me now, Lieutenant." He asked, tone entirely pleasant, amicable, and non-confrontational in a way that wasn't at all compatible with the content of what he'd said.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 07:54 PM
"I adjusted the parameters to comply with the Federation standard. My spine broke due my own movement after it was locked with the weapon." He replied. "It's no more serious than a hangnail, but it does sting. I'll shed it and grow a new one in a few weeks. Have you never broken a nail during a holodeck session?" He asked, with a smile, hoping to alleviate his worry. Siv and several others gave a hearty laugh at Nedras comment. Then one of them stepped forward, a klingon woman, the only one in the party, and began collecting the belts from the warriors. "We can use these as a leader."
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 08:00 PM
"No. I haven't." He said utterly humorlessly. He took off his uniform belt to contribute to the leader and handed it over. "This should be an interesting exercise. I think I remember the procedure from class - face upstream, cross downstream, maintain two points of contact at all times." He recounted, looking the river over. "Whoever is strongest should be positioned furthest upstream in the group. Don't start arguing about who it is, just pick someone." He added to the Klingons at large. "All due respect, Siv, that excludes you - I have every confidence in your strength, but we can't afford to have you washed away with the current."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 08:21 PM
There were several chuckles and a sour look from Kush, who had kept surprisingly quiet this whole time. It took a while, but they eventually got themselves liked up and tied to the belt in a good order. Tessk ended up near the middle of the line with Nedras, Siv, and Kush. "Are we ready?" The head of the line called, approaching the water's edge.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 08:26 PM
Nedras squinted at Kush, and not just because the spray of the water was interfering with his awful vision. "Ready." He called along with the rest of the group. Absently, he thought to himself that with all these crossings he was going to leave the holodeck looking like a drowned tribble. About a third of the way through, when the current really hit him, he found himself surprised by the strength of it, and despite being in the middle almost failed to keep his footing. "Have you done this before?" He asked Tessk curiously.
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 08:40 PM
Tessk had one foot jammed in the lee of a stone and was trying to find somewhere suitable to put the other when Nedras asked. "Not in this program, but I have made crossings like this before in training." He replied, blinking water out of his eyes. "What about you? You said you used to command Jem'Hadar. Ever have to trust them not to let go in the middle of a river?" The question was both lighthearted, and introspective. He was hoping to weasel out more information from Nedras. "Nearly there!" The head anchor sounded. His name was Tsokat. He was a nephew of Siv's, and perfectly massive. They reached the far bank without incident, and dragged themselves up out of the river. Looking back over it, it was just as impressive. It plowed through the earth inside the little canyon it had carved, tearing a hole in the thick trees overhead. The sky was a pale blue color now. The stars were receding into the west. It was near sunrise.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 08:45 PM
"I trusted my Jem'hadar implicitly, and they trusted me. Making a conscious choice out of it was never on the table." Nedras replied, untangling himself from the lead once they were out of the river. "Both of my predecessors' deaths only happened because my crew was incapacitated in some way or another. They always did their duty. I can say that for them." He reminisced, crossing his arms over his chest, expression thoughtful. "But no. No rivers. I actually didn't learn to swim until the Academy, though I'm told Two did learn about six years into his life, and One used that skill a handful of times." (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 08:50 PM
"Really? You'd think for a field commander that'd be an important skill." Tessk observed, fastening his belt. "Were your predecessors simply unskilled? Or overwhelmed?"
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 08:54 PM
He got his belt out of the lead and put it back on, glaring. "Neither. I imagine it was an intentional choice. Most of our business was conducted from the ship itself, and particularly after One there was a certain amount of encouragement to be less... hm, hands on. Then again, who knows? It could have been unintentional. Two and I were both defective." He mused, now staring up at the sky. "Why does it matter?" (edited)
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 08:57 PM
"Forgive me, simple curiosity. I've never had much contact with Dominion species. Does it upset you to think about?" He asked as they climbed up the far bank and began walking into the trees again. Tessk yawned, and moved far slower than he had before.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:00 PM
"What part? Not knowing how to swim?" He asked, confused, and a little worried to see Tessk moving so slowly. "No, that time isn't particularly upsetting. It's the transitional phase between there and here that's difficult to talk about. Everything on either side is inconsequential."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 09:02 PM
"I see. And.. if I may, what exactly do you mean by defective?" A chill ran up his back, but he did his best to disguise it. The cold river water had taken more out of him than expected, and there was still a good bit to go after this!
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:05 PM
He stared for a few moments, wondering if perhaps Tessk was telling a joke, then tried his best to formulate a reply. "Is the universal translator not working? Let me see... I think the Klingon word is 'Duy? [to be defective, infinitive]." He stopped walking. "Perhaps you should sit down."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 09:09 PM
"Defective indicates that you don't function properly. But you seem fine to me. You've been fighting at a high level all this time, and you don't seem the slightest bit tired. So what's defective about you?" Tessk replied, "And what I need is to warm up! If I get much colder, I'll fall asleep. Good thing the sun's about to rise, eh?"
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:15 PM
"It's the Founders' decision, not yours. Let's start there. And let's get moving again." He muttered. He started walking again, a little more quickly. "I'm exhibiting distinctly anomalous behavior for a Field Supervisor, as I'm sure you've noticed at minimum by virtue of my uniform. I suppose I could make a list of faults if that's more convenient."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 09:21 PM
"I didn't mean it like that, my friend. I'm sorry." Tessk yawned again. The walk through the forest was far less unnerving this time, since they were now together as a group, and the dishonored had (hopefully) all been dealt with. Kush had come up behind them and was glancing at Nedras from time to time, still looking rather sour. He seemed to have it out for Nedras, for some unapparent reason.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:30 PM
He didn't understand the apology, which was frustrating, and so simply nodded gratefully in reply. He soon noticed that he was being glared at. If only he could remember something suitably Klingon to say. He didn't, so he just gave Tessk an apologetic smile, then turned to face Kush, expression blank. "Is there something I can help you with?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 09:34 PM
"You're covered in ylHmey blood. How many did you kill?" Kush asked, strangely softly, for him. There was a very dangerous look in his eyes.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:36 PM
He stared the Klingon down, not daring to change his expression since he had absolutely no clue what connotation the question was supposed to have. "One, and I injured three. Why?"
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 09:39 PM
"You should have slaughtered them all." Kush snarled. Tessk breathed softly, shaking his head. "There is no revenge in butchering mindless beasts." Tsokat said softly. He had fallen into step beside Tessk and put an arm under the gorn's shoulders to help him along. Tessk was grateful for the aid.
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:42 PM
"Believe me, that was the idea, but then I was informed they could be useful to us." He snapped back. "And how many did you kill, Kush? Enlighten me."
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Deleted User 28-Jan-21 09:45 PM
"Ten! and I would have killed more if Tsokat hadn't stopped me!" He yelled angrily, baring his teeth. "You killed nine." Tsokat corrected. "His youngest sister was snatched up by a ylHmey when she was only five, and the fool has carried a vendetta against the creatures ever since." He explained. "It's a pointless endeavor, Kush."
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Ensign Nedras 28-Jan-21 09:57 PM
"Hating something doesn't bring back what they took from you. Believe me, if it did, I wouldn't be here." Nedras said matter-of-factly. "I'm sorry for your loss nonetheless. Not sorry enough to kill against orders, but sorry."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 12:58 AM
"They took something that was dear to me. I am taking everything that is dear to them." Kush sneered under his breath. Tsokat rolled his eyes and ignored the young klingon. Tessk smiled at the wisdom of Nedras' statement. He did wonder, though, what Nedras meant by sorry. Did Vorta recognize pain at the loss of those dear to them as legitimate? Of, course, Nedras was not a typical Vorta. What a puzzle! "Tell me, Nedras, you said your people are born for nothing but battle. Tell us a story! Surely you have many?" Tsokat asked with a friendly smile.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 01:21 AM
"Well, technically I said-" He sighed. Now was not the time to get into the nitty-gritty of individual Vorta specializations. For a moment he wondered if Starfleet had some kind of interrogation program built into even its holograms, but quickly ruled that out. He looked over towards Tessk, who thankfully still seemed awake, then turned to Tsokat and hummed in thought. "I suppose. No great deeds. My line is about statistically average amongst post-war lines, last I checked. What did you have in mind? Space combat? Ground combat? Treaty renegotiation?" (edited)
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 01:32 AM
"Tell us about the first moment you realized that you were born to be a warrior!" Came a suggestion from the Klingon woman. She smiled eagerly.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 02:05 AM
He smiled reflexively, straightened up a little and tried to pull together all of his knowledge of the dramatic nature of Klingon storytelling. The trouble was that the real story was incredibly boring, and that nobody wanted to hear that he'd known he was a warrior when, while crouched on the floor of a cloning facility hacking fluid out of his lungs, he'd realized abruptly that oh, he had the memories of a field supervisor, how nice. Before he could even get through the entire thought, he'd nodded at the woman and already begun his story, saved by a delightful ability to reflexively lie in any scenario. The story was true, of course, he was just overstating its importance. "It was one of my first days on duty. I was assigned to follow up on some anomalous scans in the Gavara sector, in the Obatta cluster, as you call it." He started carefully, staring mostly down at his kar'takin in order to surreptitiously monitor Tessk's reactions in the reflective surface. "There are anomalous scans there all the time. It's a common staging area, and there's the Jenkata nebula right nearby. Most ships know it's so frequently patrolled that there's no use hiding there, but apparently some... do you have a word for them? Trophrans, as we call them, didn't get wind of that particular fact." He continued. "The criminals aboard were trying to make their way out of Dominion space, to escape judgement by the Founders for illegal trade. Another vessel had lost track of them in the Klaxinoth sector a while before, thanks to the Jenkata nebula, and they'd used the window of opportunity to hide out and repair damages. I hailed. Their captain hailed. We discussed the charges brought against them. They opened fire. We opened fire back, and their shields couldn't begin to match it. Their hull actually tore open like... like tissue paper. It was over in mere moments." He finished, uncomfortable for a reason he couldn't place."I saved a chunk of debris from that incident."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 02:24 AM
"Those pirates had spirit to oppose a power they could not hope to match!" The woman declared. "It is hardly honorable to kill those defenseless against you!" Kush yelled from behind. Everyone turned to give the young klingon a glare. Tessk had listened quietly at the conversation up until this point, as he was out of breath. Nedras story hit differently. First of all, it felt strange to tell a tale of space warfare in such a setting, with warriors who were programmed to belong in a time when spaceflight was still in its infancy. Secondly, from his research, Tessk knew that 'discussed' meant something entirely different in this context. The Founders ruled absolutely. They always had. Thirdly, he was disturbed by the fact that a warship had opened fire on a civilian one. Even if the civilian ship had been the instigator. If it was known that the warship had the upper hand, it should not have even considered firing. There was a better way. But that was the Starfleet in him. The Dominion was not Starfleet. Though what Nedras had told him was objectively morally wrong, it was subjectively the right thing for him to have done. Both could be true. The nuance between them often irked Tessk in his years working as a diplomat. "Kush, Nedras is not a Klingon, and he never has been. His understanding of battle and it's purpose are different from yours." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 02:35 AM
He shrunk a little at the commentary and turned the blade aside, deciding he didn't actually want to see anyone's faces, which meant his gaze was firmly on the ground. "They were dead the moment they chose to oppose the Dominion. Anyway, it was a one time incident." For Nedras 3, anyway. "From there we resupplied and started our assigned survey route, and the most interesting battle we had from that point on was after Sixth Tezeg'rosad disturbed a nest of... of... they looked like venomous sheep on a potential agriculture planet a full year later." He felt a lump in his throat, which he swallowed firmly. "Are we or are we not in the middle of an escort mission? There are better things to talk about. Tessk, I'm sure you have stories." (edited)
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 03:03 AM
The shift in Nedras' attitude was noted. He reached out discreetly and hooked a claw on Nedras' hand, hoping to give a little comfort. He was clearly quite proud of the incident. "I do indeed have many tales. Should you like to hear about the time that I was held hostage aboard my own ship by Romulans?" He asked. Any story involving victory over Romulans was an immediate success among Klingons. He was hoping to draw the attention away from Nedras.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 03:14 AM
He looked up, and was instantly struck by some unplanned guilt, which he knew he'd have to make note of later. He hadn't meant to evoke sympathy at all, but apparently had had that result anyway. Perhaps that was a good thing. He relaxed his shoulders. "If I'd known hostage situations were on the table when discussing glorious tales of battle, I might have told a different story." He chuckled. "By all means, Lieutenant, I'd love to hear how you managed that, then managed to get out of it."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 03:48 AM
"Heh, turns out you may invite trouble when you invite Romulans aboard your ship. It was when I was still only a student under one of Starfleet's greatest diplomats, a very patient and kind woman by the name of Throria Sh'ikalrel." He began, We were delivering war orphans to their new families on Mol'Rihan when the ship was boarded by agents of the Tal Shiar." "They were beamed aboard by one of the young Romulans, who turned out to be one of their agents. I had no idea that they started that young! The Tal Shiar took the bridge, engineering, and security with the precision and swiftness only they can achieve. I was in the nursery with the children at the time. Throria was on the bridge, so the children and I were on our own. We hid ourselves in the bowels of the ship. Though it was a small vessel, there were miles of jeffrey's tubes, as there are in any Starfleet ship. We hid there for over 24 hours." "I knew I could not risk a frontal assault. Despite being a capable warrior, I was the only adult left to safeguard the children. So we had to get rather creative. Luckily for me, I was not working entirely alone. Children are a very imaginative lot. And who causes mischief better than children?"
"Romulan young are not fools by any stretch of the imagination. One of them was an aspiring quantum engineer. He had taken apart and rebuilt so many transporter systems that he could have done it in his sleep. We came up with a plan. It was a rather brilliant one, devised by one of the youngest in the group. While the children remained hidden in the tubes, they began to wreak havoc on the ship's systems. I emerged and used guerilla tactics to keep the Tal Shiar agents off the children's scent. I must have been at it for a good half hour when our young engineer managed to jury-rig a beamout of all the Tal Shiar back to their own ship." Tessk smiled as he recounted the events. It seemed an oddly straightforward tale, but he was leaving out some information. Like the fact that the entire incident had been a game of pretend which he and the children had played. It was true enough, though, that the Romulan children had very inventive imaginations.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 04:02 AM
Nedras mulled that over for a moment, then broke out into laughter to the point he had to stop walking to catch his breath. "You fought the Romulans off with children!" He all but cackled. "That is... such a Federation thing to do. Oh, my. That is wonderful. Childhood sounds like such an interesting stage of life. Here I thought you were about to recount something awful." He added. Meanwhile, the Klingon group with them had a lot to say. Mostly variations of "The children had a warrior's spirit!" and "They would have made excellent Klingons!" and "Next time my child tells me they do not wish to study I will recount your words to them!" The Klingon woman in particular patted Tessk on the back a couple of times. "Only you could outsmart the Tal Shiar with only an army of children at your side, Tessk!" (edited)
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 04:19 AM
Tessk smiled to Nedras, glad to see the smile, a genuine one, return to his face. It gave him a warm feeling inside. Though the story wasn't exactly true, it didn't need to be. It was the sort of white lie whose end: the enjoyment and laughter of others, justified it. Besides, no Klingon battle tale was wholly true. [D] The trees had begun to thin out. They had been climbing uphill towards the far side of the valley. The ground became rockier as the leaf litter grew thinner, then disappeared all together. The wood gave way to bare stone. Rising before them, washed pink with early light, a mountain's root towered. To see the top of it, they had to look straight up. Wedged into a corner where the mountain met another mountain was a stone tower. It looked so small compared to the massive stones it was built upon. A breeze fluttered their clothes. "That is the Keep of Sut HabmoHwI'." Siv proclaimed proudly. "It was built by my ancestors as a stronghold for times of trouble. No enemy yet has seen it and lived."
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 04:38 AM
He nodded sagely, completely intent on saying something about its greatness or the like."One cannot help but marvel at the majestic beauty of The Keep of-" That couldn't be right. He frowned, puzzled, and looked over the building, then down at his clothes, then back up at the building. He tilted his head to the side. He looked to the mountains encompassing the tower. He straightened his neck. He leaned over to Tessk. "Surely he means... something HeghmoHwI' [fatal]?" He whispered. (edited)
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 04:54 AM
"It must be a glitch in the translator. This is a Klingon program." Tessk could barely contain the churr welling up his throat. Well, that moment was ruined. The others in the party eyed them with distaste, as a little of Tessk's churr had escaped.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 04:58 AM
Nedras knew it was very important not to laugh at the Klingons. He pressed his lips together tightly and waited until the urge to laugh had subsided. "Are you feeling any better, or is the cold still affecting you?" He asked just as quietly as his last question. "Not, of course, that I'd dare question your fitness for battle. You understand."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 05:03 AM
"Your concern is very kind, my friend. We shall be hiking up that cliff face, and with the morning sun smiling upon us, I should warm up quickly." He replied, "And how are you holding up? No bruised ribs from that hug you got earlier, I hope?"
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 05:06 AM
Nedras, who couldn't maintain a continuous awareness of such things if you paid him to, looked down and poked his ribs experimentally. "Yeeeeees." He said moderately convincingly. He then pointed to the tower. "Is that aesthetically pleasing? The composition of this whole view seems symmetrical enough to be intentional."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 05:13 AM
Tessk peered at Nedras for a moment, a bewildered smile on his face. How could one not know if they had been bruised so? "I suppose some would find such a sight beautiful, yes. The Klingons certainly do. Though their appreciation is less about symmetry and more about what the Keep stands for. I'm afraid it's a bit too brutal for my taste." He replied. The party began skirting the boulders which led up to the base of the cliff.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 05:25 AM
It wasn't that he was uncertain, exactly, so much that he'd learned a long time ago that focusing on such things just made them worse. He made note of Tessk's reaction and decided this was one of those Federation things again. It took some work to find the first appropriate set of handholds on the cliff, but he managed. Unfortunately his species was more suited for trees than mountains. Siv caught his attention for a moment, but the Klingons seemed to be doing fine. "You have climbing experience too?" He asked Tessk. "You've mentioned a fondness for mountains before. Cliffs are a surprise."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 05:29 AM
"You haven't lived until you've free climbed a few mountains!" Tessk replied, digging his claws into the crannies of the rock face and hoisting himself up with gusto. He leaned down and offered a hand. "This spot's the easiest. If you go first, I'll spot you. T'would be a shame to end such a wonderful run with a fall to your virtual death!"
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 03:10 PM
"I'm not so sure about that. I've never tried death by falling before!" He joked, accepting the hand and thus starting to haul himself carefully up what seemed like the best path in the rock. It was slow going. The Klingons were much faster. "Did you make any modifications to the program since last time? It seems more..." He wasn't sure what descriptor was appropriate, exactly. Not quite difficult, not quite introspective or personal. "Challenging."
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Planettree 29-Jan-21 03:46 PM
[Tessk] “I did step the difficulty up to medium. You did so well in learner mode, I figured you’d appreciate the real game! You... don’t wanna know what it’s like at hard.” Tessk chuckled. Nedras was doing very well! The sun now beaming on his shoulders, Tessk was beginning to come back awake. Though this climb was one of the easiest parts of the program, after the last hour of walking, fighting, and wading, it was significantly more difficult than he remembered.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 04:06 PM
As if on cue, that was when Nedras lost his footing and a small chunk of rock gave way, leaving him dangling by one hand from a small outcropping. "You may have a point there." He replied, tightening his grip on the one remaining support. "I can't imagine what other weaknesses hard mode might seek to recognize. This mode has found plenty."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 04:15 PM
Tessk set his feet firmly and freed up a hand in case Nedras should fall. “When I was younger, my friends and I used to do all three parts in one day at the hardest level. I’m afraid I don’t think I could pull that off any more.”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 04:24 PM
"Well, I wouldn't even be able to attempt that unless I'd been born a Jem'hadar, so believe me when I say I'm impressed." He managed to pull himself up to the next handhold, and sighed in relief when he grabbed on and continued the climb. "You seem to be doing well, considering you were near torpor half an hour ago and - forgive me for saying so - doing stretches a handful of hours ago."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 04:38 PM
“What can I say? I’m a lizard! Have we been at it that long?” He asked in a bit of disbelief. When they reached two thirds of the way up, Tessk tapped Nedras’ foot. He leaned all his weight on one foot and hand, and swung around. The landscape laid itself out underneath them. The valley, with the river carving through it, was little more than a green crack between the mountain and the ancient ruin. The decaying city spilled over the edge of a ridge. Beyond it, more mountains unfolded upwards towards the sky. “This is beautiful, Nedras.”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 04:49 PM
He frowned, looked out at the Big Smudge™️, then released one hand so he could reach into his pocket and pull out his glasses. Once they were on, he looked again. The detail took him by surprise. It was like looking at a snowglobe, or a holographic tactical map, but more colorful. "I'll have to take your word for it." It irked him that he had no real emotional connection to the view. "It reminds me of some paintings. The Teshavazun school of Bajoran art, I think. An Academy friend of mine liked those paintings."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 05:17 PM
“If I had any skill at all, I’d paint this place too! We’ll get you a sense of beauty eventually.” Tessk assured him, taking another moment to soak up the view. Then he dug his claws in for the last third of the climb. Tsokat had aligned himself with Nedras, and was climbing just beneath Siv. For an old Klingon, the silver-haired prince climbed with unexpected power and experienced grace. All the same, his nephew kept guard below him. It was very lucky for Nedras that he was there too. This spot on the cliff was composed of a crumbly shale. Though it provided plentiful handholds, it could not be trusted to bear weight for very long. As Tessk shifted his weight to his hands, the rock disintegrated and slid out from under Nedras’ feet! Tsokat grabbed the Vorta by one of his dangling legs and set his foot on his thigh. This provided a sturdy platform for him. Tessk slid a meter or so backwards before managing to catch himself.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 05:41 PM
As one might expect of a fairly sleep-deprived beginner-level climber still soaked from wading through a river suddenly encountering very unstable rock towards the end of a long climb which itself was performed after a fighting Klingon mythological tree-squid, it was only a few more handholds past the one where Tsokat had just barely caught him that Nedras lost his grip on the cliff entirely. He couldn't even blame it on the rock, though it did at least have the common decency to give way too, which he hoped allowed him to save face. It was just his muscles deciding to call it quits. He hurtled towards the ground, movement thankfully slowed by whatever mechanism compensated for such things in holodeck safeties, and hit ground with an only slightly pained 'oof'. He caught his breath. "Give me a moment, I'll restart the climb."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 08:11 PM
Tessk watched as Nedras dropped past where his was hanging off the rock face. He leaned back to look after him, a breathless smile on his scaly face. “No need, my friend. You fought valiantly today! This can be done another day, if you should feel so inclined.” He called down to him. Tessk let go of the rock face and leaned back into the air. He fell, spreading himself out, enjoying the short free-fall. When the ground rushed up to meet him, he landed with a roll. It jarred his joints, so he hissed a couple of expletives.
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 08:30 PM
He let out a couple of expletives of his own at the sight of Tessk voluntarily jumping off a cliff, holodeck or otherwise, and winced at the landing, then sat up as he registered what Tessk had said. "It can? But I failed." He asked curiously.
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 08:42 PM
“Yes, you did.” Tessk smiled, getting to his feet slowly. Now that he had decided to finish, he let himself feel the burning pain in his muscles and the sharp ache in his bones. “But from victory we learn very little. Let failure drive you forward.”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 08:54 PM
"That doesn't make sense." Where had he put that kar'takin? There it was, in the carrying case, digging into his back. Good. He decided against getting to his feet for the time being. "But fine, I suppose I've learned to only climb cliffs while well-rested. I will make note of that for...the next away mission involving cliffs." He said lamely, trying to give the impression that he'd gotten the message. (edited)
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 09:29 PM
Tessk tilted his head to one side. “Ah, right, failure is death.” He recalled, “What ought to be done, then? If failure is absolute, why try again?”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 09:36 PM
He stood, groaning, and shrugged. "You're overgeneralizing, Lieutenant." He grumbled, though not particularly angrily. "This particular mode of failure is usually quite permanent and doesn't meaningfully contribute to the failure of the larger goal, and therefore no amendments need to be made." He explained, stretching and then immediately regretting that choice thanks to his ribs. "I can't do anything to salvage the results of accidentally falling from a cliff."
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 09:45 PM
“Excellent. Then we are not dealing in absolutes.” He smiled. “And for things not so clearly deadly? Say, a lie, intended to endear yourself to another? When you are found out in that lie, and people regard you as untrustworthy, is that where failure is death?”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 09:52 PM
The tiny frown slid off of his face, leaving it entirely blank, and he stared at Tessk as if he was an absolute stranger. His right hand went up to his chin, left arm supporting his right elbow as if in thought, but really just in case he needed to get out of this situation quickly. It would be very, very hard for anyone to, from that stance, prevent him from moving his hand just a little to the right. "That's a very good question, Lieutenant, but very specific as hypothetical questions go, and I'm interested in finding out why. Are you accusing me of lying?"
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 10:05 PM
Tessk regarded the motion with alarm, though he controlled his expression with the expertise only a diplomat could have. His posture straightened up and he replied calmly: “Everyone lies, Nedras. I’ve made a career of it. You would not believe how much of diplomacy is lying. And that being as it is, I am pretty good at picking up on when others are lying.”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 10:11 PM
Nedras noted the change in posture, but merely interpreted it as the smug superiority of someone thinking they'd figured something out. He tapped his chin a couple of times. "What an astute observation. I can't tell you how honored I am to learn from you." He said, which was an entirely genuine statement, though delivered a little coldly. "But that doesn't really answer my question, as you know, and I never had my immediate predecessor's gift for dancing around a point. You have chosen to give me this information because...?" (edited)
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 10:24 PM
“It is a specific question that has a specific answer. You’ve just answered it without saying anything.“ He said, his voice was gentle. Thank God for the unreadability of Gorn eyes. He watched Nedras’ hand as it hovered dangerously close to the trigger for the suicide chip implanted in all Vorta clones. He was tired and sore. Would it be better to incapacitate Nedras now? Or wait for him to make a move? No time. With a deft move, Tessk struck Nedras’ elbow, causing his arm to move back and away from his jaw. Tessk grabbed both the ensigns hands and held them firmly away from his face. “Starfleet does not approve of suicide chips, Mister Nedras.”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 10:33 PM
Well, this was not going as he'd hoped. He didn't see much of a point in struggling - he'd seen Tessk fight very, very recently after all. He just sighed. "Oh, lucky me, it's Yadera II all over again. Termination implants, to be technical." He clarified. "Though that's a very bold assumption you're making. It's a shame, you know. The holoprogram was actually fun. Certainly a very, very thinly veiled interrogation, but fun. I really enjoyed it, and now you've just gone and ruined the trust I've placed in you, meaning we can't even see how it ends. What a shame." He said casually, maintaining unblinking eye contact, as much as the menacing effect was undercut by the glasses. "But fine. I lied to you a handful of times. You've lied to me, by all accounts, just as often. Are you really staging a confrontation just because I lied to a hologram about the moment I knew I was a warrior, Lieutenant?"
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Deleted User 29-Jan-21 10:54 PM
“I was merely asking a question. But when I saw you going for your termination implant, I acted reflexively. Your life is far more valuable to me than any sort of trust I may have fostered with you.” Tessk replied, just as evenly. “So if destroying it means saving your life, then I would do it again.”
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Ensign Nedras 29-Jan-21 11:07 PM
"My life is what?" He said incredulously. He took a deep breath in, then exhaled, trying to calm himself. "Alright. Assuming you really were just asking a question and Starfleet Security isn't on the other side of the holodeck door ready to follow through on the answer, we don't have a problem here. Kindly release me, and we can just... go on with our day as normal. Yes? I apologize for any distress I've caused you. It won't happen again." (edited)
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Deleted User 30-Jan-21 12:48 AM
Tessk narrowed his eyes for a moment, then released Nedras and took a few steps back, clearing his path to the archway. “Nedras, I’m sorry. There was a better way to deal with that.” He apologized. “You’re free to go whenever you like. Security is not involved.”
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Ensign Nedras 30-Jan-21 12:59 AM
He raised his hands pointedly, a very clear gesture that he wasn't about to try anything, then lowered them to his sides. "Thank you." He replied just a little sheepishly. "But really, is that why you invited me to the holodeck? To catch me in a lie? If you'd simply asked I'd have told you what you wanted to know, within reason, anyway."
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Deleted User 30-Jan-21 01:18 AM
“I invited you because I was lonely, actually. The... conversation comes from a place of curiosity. I don’t understand you. But I want to. I suppose I did sound a little hostile.”
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Ensign Nedras 30-Jan-21 01:36 AM
He smiled just a little weakly at that, shoulders slumping in relief and sat down on one of the boulders. Adrenaline gone, he could really feel his ribs. "Diplomats." He chuckled. "You really don't do anything by halves. Then again, we've only interacted a few times and I think I could write a whole psychographic profile on you if the situation called for it, including a few things you might think I haven't noticed, so who am I to talk?" He remarked. "It was entirely improper of me to assume the worst, and I am deeply sorry for that. And your company is - it's very important to - are you alright? Do you need to go to sickbay?"
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Deleted User 30-Jan-21 02:12 AM
“When you spend so long with Klingons, you learn to flow with the escalation. Come, we should face Lieutenant Amy together. She wasn’t too pleased the last time we showed up like this.” Tessk offered him a claw up.
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Ensign Nedras 30-Jan-21 02:22 AM
"All I have is minor bruising. I'd really rather just sleep it off." Nedras admitted, accepting the help as he stood again. "Particularly after all of - just now. It's just easier." He explained incredibly vaguely, walking towards the holodeck arch. "Much easier. I don't want to know what kinds of defects will pop up otherwise. Meanwhile, you broke off an entire spine, then got covered in blood, went swimming, climbed a cliff, then jumped off it. That seems like it could get infected. Just a hunch."
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Deleted User 30-Jan-21 02:27 AM
Tessk gave a mischievous smirk and lumbered after him. He grabbed his cane and leaned heavily on it. “If you don’t tell, I won’t tell.” He said, raising a claw to his lips.
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Ensign Nedras 30-Jan-21 02:33 AM
He hunched inwards a little and crossed his arms over his chest. "Tell who? Your immune system? Because that's what you should be concerned about." He retorted, looking down at the cane, then up to Tessk's face. "Really, Lieutenant, take care of yourself. Thank you, I appreciate your silence on the matter, but please be more careful. Oh - computer, end program." The scenery disappeared. He exited into the hall. (edited)
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Deleted User 30-Jan-21 02:40 AM
He shuffled out after him.
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 04:23 AM
Zachary walked into the empty holodeck, thinking about what program he should load up. "what sports havent I done in a while..." he mumbled to himself
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 04:32 AM
after a bit of thought he raised his head "computer, load standard. basketball program." not long after he found himself in a basketball court, somewhere in a british town, a ball in his hands. "Alright..." *he mumbled to himself, beginning to shoot hoops, getting a decent amount of them in the ring. The cold air it simulated was a nostalgic relief to him. (were talking like 2-3 degrees. Scotland.)
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 04:45 AM
After many hoops, misses and alot of consideration, Zacharias thought he could try slam dunking the ball, considering he got a run up and a big enough jump. "Computer, safety off." he muttered, eyeing the hoop before running up and trying, failing and landing on the concrete on his backside. "damn..." he scoweled, before getting up and continuing his attempts. (edited)
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 02:16 PM
after a few hours of failing and getting bruises, zacharias gave up, turning the program off and walking out into the hall
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 01:07 AM
[D]The room was barren, black and graded with yellow beams of light. The slightest hint of metal scaling could be seen through the thin black material. With each step one took, an echo would shoot out from the ground, reverberating and clanging against the walls before it finally dissipated into thin air. Repeating only after one took another step. There was not program set... yet, however the skies the limit. Both women made their way to the middle before the Arch closed on them, disappearing into thin air leaving the two women stranded in the empty space before them.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 03:00 AM
That wasn't creepy at all. Nemo wrote it off as funny Android quirks. "So.. what are you thinking of? A wrestling wrink? A dirty fight club in an abandoned warehouse on Bajor? A sexy sunset on a beach?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 03:12 AM
"Your pick, I am pretty lenient with my sparring choices." She looked at the Orion for a moment before turning towards the arch, face away from her whilst she looked at the options. "You look nice this evening." She commented, platonically as a gesture of kindness, however her tone did not transfer such a gesture so who could tell? "As for the beach, that is a... possibility perhaps." She said, pitching in for one last moment. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 03:23 AM
"Beach it is! Alright computer, give us a nice sunset on a beach in..... Risa. Risa sounds good. I love Risa. Oh, and computer, give us a platform to spar on. I don't want sand I unmentionable places."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 03:30 AM
"Practical. I see you, I also can agree, sand is..... rather unpleasant with the circuitry." Creative mind, how interesting. The area around the two lit up in a glow as it created and set the scene for both of them. The weather was nice and hot, the sun blazing onto the trees and foliage around them. "Wonderful temperature dont you think? " She asked.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 03:43 AM
Nemo nodded and stretched, her arms extended above her head. "Yeah, the temperature in here is wonderful. The klingon ship is surprisingly cold. Klingons run so hot, they're like furnaces."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 03:47 AM
"I enjoy old school Klingon tradition, some say that they would spend days on end, in a furnace until their pores turned into waterfalls." She said grasping her own arm and squeezing it outwards as if she was draining a cloth of its liquid. "Their sweat turned into steam leaving only their skin to produce a glossy shine, so this temperature is indeed, wonderful." She said, walking up onto the rather, burning hot sparring pad in front of her. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 04:06 AM
What? Furnaces?? Nemo laughed softly, then accidentallysnorted once. She pretended it didn't happen. "Do you mean like, a Sauna? That's crazy!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 04:12 AM
"Yep, its all they did back then, however instead of a sauna it was their entire ship, filled to the brim with steaming, heat pumping machines made to make your blood boil. Sitting on the edge, just how they liked it." She said, taking her long, flowing hair and putting it in front of her face, before flicking it upwards towards the sun, the beams catching every strand of hair, now glowing in sunlight. All of it fell neatly into her hands ans she decided to tie it up in a pony tail.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 04:22 AM
Nemo grinned as she saw the hair flip from the android and flushed only a tiny bit. Wow. Hot. She merely put her hair up in a bun and made her way into the platform. Thankfully, she had stretched beforehand.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 04:28 AM
"Lets see your first move, I want to see how you KDF people really stand out." She said, putting up her two hands and flicking them towards her, to indicate that she was ready. her legs were srpead and clasped firmly to the matt. The sun triggered sensory glands to react when the heat hit her synthetic skin so that she could adapt to the moment at hand and make the fight fair.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 04:50 AM
She nodded and began circling Jayne. After a moment, she made a jab at the android's face and followed with a side punch.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 05:03 AM
She took the hits like it was nothing, however, there was a little umph to the last punch to her side which made Jayne shift slightly. She looked at the orion and smirked. "Perfect..." Was the only word to describe it, a suitable opponent who packed a punch. That was all she wanted. Seeing that Nemo's arm was dragged towards the side of her chest, Jayne took the opportunity to grab hold of it. Pushing it down so that Nemo's chest would light right up to Jaynes knee, dealing a blow. With the arm still in hand Jayne attempten to twist the orions body around so that she would flip back first onto the searing hot mat.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 05:20 AM
There was a literally no way that Nemo could avoid the hit to her chest, and she let out a small 'oof'. After that, when Jayne tried to throw her onto her back on the mat, she managed a back hand spring and got back onto her feet. She used the momentum from the jump to swing around to try and sweep Jayne's feet from out beneath her.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 05:33 AM
Jayne anticipated the move, however did not calculate how much force the Orion had to take her down. Suprisingly, the bulk of the android fell down onto the searing hot mat with a thud, her arms scrambling to find something to grab onto, a foot, arm, hand, anything that she could use to her advantage. Once she found the orions leg she attempted to grab it to try to pull her down onto the mat so she didnt have the advantage.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 05:49 AM
Nemo fell down onto her hands and knees like a bag of stones. "Ow! Why is this mat so hot??"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 05:56 AM
"Its a casual sunny day on Risa. What, you don't think you can take the heat?" She said, lunging at her, scooping her arms under her stomach and over her back to get a grasp. Pinning her down she finally has her in a pin lock, however the heat made her grip loose due to the moisture in the air. "You're pretty good, better than anyone I have sparred with before. The KDF seem to be in good hands."
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 06:10 AM
She grunted. One thing was for sure, she was going to have a glorious tan after this. "Uff, im starting to feel like- I'm - in good hands!! How are your hands so soft??" She grunted again then flipped the two of them so Nemo was on top. She twisted herself around so she was facing Jayne as she pinned Jayne by straddling her waist. She threw a punch at Jayne's head. It deserved to be punched for making the Orion blush.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 06:15 AM
"They were built with the finest of materials that star fleet could offer." She said, her head bouncing up and down against the mat, she could really feel the anger in that last punch, it was rather enjoyable to see someone go to their full extent. Putting her two hands on the Orions thighs, Jayne pushed herself away from the woman, before cancelling her stance and rushing at her chest with one knee, pinning her down. With the momentum added, Jayne threw a right hook deep into Nemo's face, to return the favor. "Nice punch." She added
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 02:36 PM
Dang, this lady was good. She was stuck under Jayne's knee so again she had no place to dodge to as the punch came sailing towards her head. When the punch connected, she accidentally bit her tongue. Nemo braced her hands on the ground behind her head and brought her own thighs into the mix. She swung her legs up until she was in a fetal position, then punched up with Nemo's legs into Jayne's chest to throw her off balance, or at least off of Nemo's chest. At the last second, Nemo grabbed the Android's hand and pulled, dragging her back down to the mat beside Nemo. As the Orion looked out at the sky, she said, "Wow. I think im gonna call it right now, if you don't mind. If your medical staff is anything like ours, they'll kill us both instead of healing us if they have to heal sparring injuries one more time. I gotta say though, you're really good! Were you programmed to fight this well or did you learn from someone?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 04:39 PM
"Both, I have indulged myself to learn the skills of several hand to hand combat techniques when I was in the academy, however the main blood and bones of it all was made by my creator. As for the medical staff, I'd say that they wouldnt be able to heal me since they dont have any devices to do so. But yes, calling it here would be nice." She looked at her for a brief moment before looking back up at the sky, speaking softly. "Computer set time to dusk, clear sky and low breeze." She commanded, in a serious tone.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 05:47 PM
"Well, that's even better. I don't want to damage your beautiful circuitry. You're pretty awesome. I always thought androids would be kinda dull to hang out with but you have successfully proved me wrong." She watched as the sky changed to something less red and temperature became more cool. "This is nice. Do you eat, by any chance?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 06:08 PM
"I do eat, to a certain extent, yes. However I can not process what one would call "flavors" hence, I dont have a flavor profile." She chuckled at the sound of Nemo's comment. "Last time I heard someone call my circuitry beautiful, was when my creator was still building me up from the wires, how interesting."
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 06:32 PM
"I believe I've said this before recently, but the universe needs more beautiful women and things. There's so much ugly everywhere: wars being fought, people dying- well maybe not that last one. That's literally my job haha- and don't tell anyone I got this sappy with you. If anyone knew I'd lose my reputation." Nemo laughed softly, then sobered up so fast it was like she hadn't even smiled. "No, but seriously if you tell anyone I might have to kill you."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 07:12 PM
"I wont tell anyone, you have my word." She said laughing, however it was seemingly a pushed laughter since Jayne never really understood the concept of it. Before long she sat up, looking at the trees blowing through the breeze. "Well, lets get headed then." She said, patting Nemo's leg two times before standing up hersef. "Where to?" she asked. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 08:51 PM
"Do you know of any Earth delicacies? I've heard of a thing called sushi but
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 09:10 PM
"Yes, indeed. I have been to ESD so many times, I know some earth foods when I see them. Do you have a preference?" She said, reaching her arm out for the Orion to grab a hold of.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 02-Feb-21 11:11 PM
Nemo took the arm offered to her. "Ah, how about you surprise me? The only thing I've had to eat the past few months is targ and gagh. I'm ready for anything else."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-Feb-21 11:53 PM
"So would you prefer cooked or living meals. I am willing to try anything you prefer, then I will be able to suprise you." She said, smiling slightly, pulling her up close before letting go of her arm.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 12:20 AM
Nemo grinned and didn't move away. She reached up and let her hair down from it's bun. "I think I want cooked. Mess hall or here?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Feb-21 12:24 AM
"Well it seems that we have already picked our destination just be coming here." She noticed that Nemo had put her hair down, so Jayne did the same, totally forgetting that she put it in a ponytail. "Have you ever heard of Curry before?"
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 12:35 AM
She shook her head. She was glad that the light was low, cause the blush on her face was back with a vengeance. What was with Jayne's hair that made her want to touch it?? "What is... curree? It sounds like a cure to a disease. Does it cure space pox?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Feb-21 12:41 AM
"Its a spice dish, creamy sauce with cooked meats and vegetables, usually served with grain on the side, or ontop. Apparently its a delicacy." She looked around for any place to sit down instead so pulled up the arch and set up a restaurant for them to sit down in. "I have not tried it yet." (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 01:30 AM
Nemo went into the little restaurant and took a seat. "You know, I've really got to thank you for this. For the first time in years I get to let go of my act for just a bit- it's actually why I was doing a destruction holodeck program the other day. It gets so frustrating keeping the act up. Sometimes I just want to chill out and look at stars, but everyone expects me to be up to something or to always be plotting something. In addition to that, I have my [redacted] job that keeps me on my toes at all times. It feels good to fight with someone but not mean it, and it feels good to just talk to someone."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Feb-21 02:03 AM
"Social conversations help cure ones depression or anxiety... stress and other things. I am glad to have delivered some form of.. releif in this case." She looked up at the sky when Nemo mentioned the stars, how interesting that ones fascination for tiny specks in the sky could be taken so far. Almost as if ones imagination was endless. "I'd like to think that your destruction programs are what make you unique, it gives off a flare that some find.. admirable." She admitted, knowing that Nemo was struggling with forms of emotions, just like she did a year ago.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 02:24 AM
"You- you like my destruction programs?" Nemo was genuinely astonished. She tucked a strand of loose hair behind her ear as she smiled. "You know, we could do it again sometime if you'd like. It's fun, right?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Feb-21 02:31 AM
"I found it rather pleasant, yes. It held some sort of redeeming factor. I would love to participate in another round, maybe up the anty next time since it might be just the two of us doing it." She said admitedly.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 02:58 AM
Nemo was silent for a moment or two before she said quietly, "I would really enjoy it if it was just the two of us." Nemo didn't really know what she was doing. She really liked Jayne. She like the way Jayne made her feel, which was a really crazy thing seeing as how they had only hung out twice. She could see them being at the very least very close friends for the foreseeable future. Theo was cute in xer own way, but Jayne was magnetic! Both literally and figuratively.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Feb-21 04:14 AM
"Sounds like we have set ourselves up for success then yeah? Im sure we can make it more open next time, maybe some trees to cut down or ice to chop. Apparently those are satisfying as well, but. Who knows anyways." She said, chuckling, before taking a sip of her drink. "Do you like any form of literature? Holo Novels, anything of that stature?"
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 04:31 AM
Nemo's face lit up at the mention of cutting down trees. Tree chopping meant axes, and axes could be used to climb trees, and once you were in the tree you could chop down branches and terrorize birds! That sounded like a good time indeed. Nemo folded her napkin in half, just to busy her hands. A mischievousgrin spread across her face. "Well, I have been reading Ornock's copy of Vulcan Love Slave that I found hidden beneath his cot. Aside from that, I really enjoy Klingon Opera. Something about having to listen to it for 5 years straight wears you down to join em."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-Feb-21 09:20 PM
"Klingon opera is fairly enjoyable. However I am not accustomed to... picking my musical preferences, my code just chose to accept all forms as such." She said admittedly, brushing her hair to the side as the wind was blowing it into her face. The metal clank of her work boots (seemingly still on after the ordeal) sounding like iron against wood. The shade allowed her eyes to emit a rather, robotic glow, screened through a yellow pupil that would be designated as the color of her eyes. Her gaze emmitted an intense ray of confidence, almost as if she was too proud of her presence. "As for the holo novel, I might have to check it out sometime, see if its worth... participating in. It sounds, interesting to say the least."
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 03-Feb-21 09:59 PM
Nemo's mouth went dry for a moment. Was Jayne doing it intentionally? Nemo covered up her true emotions with a mask of curiosity. She brushed her hair back with her hands before it flew into her mouth and smiled charmingly. "We've been talking about me for a while now. I want to hear about you."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 05-Feb-21 02:07 AM
"Well my life is rather... dull so to speak, you would want to hear about it." She said, the waitress ran over to them in a hasty pace, placing down to jugs of bloodwine. "Did you know that Klingon drinks have better stimulant molecules than any other drink I have tasted. Bloodwine specifically hits a place in my receptors for sure, although. I wish I could really feel what taste is like.. if that is the term."
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 04:33 AM
"Do they, now?" Nemo took her jug of bloodwine and swirled it around a little before taking a sip. "And it's good to hear that bloodwine does something for you. It's no fun to drink if it doesn't!" She grinned happily. She decided that even if Jayne wasn't doing it on purpose, the flirting with body language and double speak, that it wouldn't hurt to flirt back a little. Her mamma used to tell her all the time that those who did not try did not achieve. Those words echoed in Nemo's head as she spoke next. "You know, I don't think I believe you about the dull bit. Just talking to you I can tell you feel so much, and you perceive and understand so much of what goes on around you. You are beyond interesting. You are fascinating."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 05-Feb-21 05:33 AM
"Why thank you, I am very pleased to hear that you think of me that way." She downed the entire jug of bloodline before speaking again. "You know, orions have a very nice aesthetic appeal. However its very ill described in the textbook. I don't know if they describe it as, smooth elegant green skin, or treacherous yet secretive eyes. I spent a fair share of studying on those topics. They carry many interesting facts, don't you think?.*
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 03:33 PM
Nemo grinned when she saw Jayne down the entire jug of bloodwine. Not to be outdone, she also chugged her jug of bloodwine. Perfect timing too, because men had flirted with her before but there was normally only one goal in their mind. With Jayne, it was different. They were getting to know each other and finding the things they liked the most about each other. She combed her fingers through her hair as she brushed it back away from her face. "Oh? You... studied Orions, did you? You know, I believe you're right. We do carry a *lot * more secrets and facts about us. Ever since the Orion slave girl revolt, we've really made something of ourselves."
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 05-Feb-21 03:55 PM
Ornock peeked in, saw Nemo and growled. “Nemo ! What in the name of Kahless are you doing over here this time ? Causing more trouble or showing off your ass again ?”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 04:35 PM
Nemo, who was absolutely not expecting someone else, nearly jumped about a foot in the air. Nearly. Instead, she turned around and had a knife pointed in the direction of the voice within seconds. "Who the- oh. It's you." Once she realized it was Ornock, she dropped her knife and slid it back into its holster. "Actually, Ornock, if you used your big beautiful head for once, you would have seen that I was on a date. Of sorts." Nemo sighed and turned back to Jayne. "Well, I should probably head back to my ship. It was wonderful talking with you. I'll comm you later, maybe we can set up another meet-up and call it a date next time. That is, if you would like it to be. If not, I understand and we can just spar like we did earlier. Just let me know!" Nemo turned back to Ornock and walked up to him. "If you tell anyone about this, I'll.... I actually don't have anything. Actually, I do, but I'm feeling really nice right now. Can you just not tell anyone about this?"
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 05-Feb-21 04:37 PM
He smirked. Nemo actually having feeling for someone ? Especially a Starfleet officer ? Now this was gold. Definitely blackmail material for future use. “Don’t worry Nemo. I already have enough on my plate with some PA’TAQ THINKING IT WAS FUNNY TO STAB THE HOLODECK’S PANEL WITH A KNIFE.”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 04:46 PM
Nemo smirked. "For once, old man, it wasn't me. You've got the wrong gal." She didn't mention that if he did try and tell someone, she would reveal his vulcan love slave holonovel.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 05-Feb-21 04:54 PM
He grumbled. “Now get back to the ship. Those disrupters are due for a maintenance check and I now need Cherow to take care of a repairman that got injured by that blasted panel.”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 05:06 PM
Before Nemo left, she walked up to Jayne and held her hand briefly. "Thanks Jayne for asking me over here. It's been very nice. I'll comm you later." Nemo squeezed her hand gently before she let it go and exited the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 05-Feb-21 05:11 PM
"Wait." She said urgently, not wanting to let go of her train of thought in the moment. They were going to set up a plan, they would have to do it now rather than later. "How about the Sports pool at 1800 hours, we can put a rain check on it?" She asked, hopefully catching her before she exited the holodeck.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 05-Feb-21 05:25 PM
He rolled his eyes and headed out.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 05:54 PM
Nemo paused when she heard the 'wait.' She turned around. "The sports pool sounds good. 1800 at the sports pool. Today or tomorrow?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 05-Feb-21 05:55 PM
"How about tommorow, It seems a though you have a lot of work to do today. You might want to have some relax time here and there." She commented.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 05-Feb-21 05:55 PM
Ornock could be heard calling back. “Come on, Nemo. We wouldn’t want an array exploding in the middle of battle now, would we ?”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 05-Feb-21 05:59 PM
Nemo glared in the general direction of Ornock and sighed. "Ill see you tomorrow, then. " Then she disappeared through the holodeck doors.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 07:45 PM
[D] Amanda stood at one of the consoles typing out the finishing touches on her bridge exam program. She had done extensive research into previous bridge exams and was confident that this would be up to par for Ensign Briar. (edited)
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 07:55 PM
Kytha dashed into the room, standing at attention as she made it in front of the senior officer. "Ensign Kytha Briar, reporting, Ma'am. I am sorry if I made you wait.' (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 07:58 PM
Amanda looked over, her face neutral and cool. "Not at all Ensign. Are you ready to take your bridge exam? Do you have any questions for me?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 08:01 PM
"I am ready, Ma'am. I been studying for this over the last month." She nodded "I don't have any questions at this time."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 08:03 PM
"Very well. This scenario will take place three weeks from now. The Phoenix is on routine patrol in a Beta quadrant. You will be given a mission as soon as you ask for a situation report."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 08:05 PM
"Understood. Situation Report, please!" She grinned, taking her place at the console.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 08:06 PM
A simulated Maggie spoke up from tactical. "Ma'am we've been hailed by Starfleet to investigate a nebula approximately 50 lightyears from our current location. Another Starship was investigating prior but Starfleet has lost contact with them."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 08:19 PM
"Let's head to there location. Warp 2. Yellow alert. We are going to drop out of warp at the edge of the nebulae and scan for any anomalies or signs of a starship."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 08:21 PM
The Helmsman nodded and set the course. A few moments later and they were on the outer edge of the nebula. Lieutenant Howard spoke up from the science console. "Ma'am, the nebula is class 11. Composed mainly of oxygen, argon and sirillium. Sensors are going to have a tough time scanning inside without us getting closer."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 08:24 PM
"Take us in slowly then." The grin had slowly disappeared off her face as she focused on the task at hand.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 08:27 PM
As the nebula got closer, a green light could be seen slowly emanating from the purple and grey cloud. As the ship entered the nebula, it came face to face with a borg cube. The Phoenix's comm system would turn on with some static. "We are the Borg, resistance is futile." A tractor beam would lance out from the cube, attempting to pull the Phoenix in. (edited)
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 08:40 PM
"Red Alert! Evasive maneuvers! Comms, radio a distress signal! Fire photon torpedos at their tractor beam emitter! Scan for any signs of a ship as well!" She shouted, eyes widening. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 08:43 PM
The crew followed her commands to the letter. The faint red glow of the red alert klaxons reverberated around the ship as Maggie fired the photons. Not much evasive maneuvers were possible as they were still stuck in the beam for the moment. "I'm going to keep firing! We did some damage but we aren't broken free yet." A salvo of green phaser fire hit the Phoenix, T'Svai speaking up. "Shields at 70%." The comm system chattered again, "Higgins to bridge! We need to keep the shields from failing or we're going to have some visitors soon, and I don't want to meet my former family again."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 08:49 PM
"Understood! Switch to the quantum torpedos and keep aiming at their emitter! All extra power to shields! Helm, as soon as we are free, warp us out of here at Warp 8 unless instructed otherwise!" Kytha was already shaking but she needed to remain calm and think through this. She took a deep breath. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 08:53 PM
The viewscreen changed to show what could be constituted as a bridge. Seated at where the "Captain" of the cube would be was a very familiar Kelpian, though an assimilated Kelpian. He would rise and mechanically walk towards the screen, now clearly showing himself as an assimilated Dunamis. "Kytha....resistance is futile love."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:03 PM
And like that, the poor girl turned completely white. Holodeck or not, the image was still horrifying. "Dune." The word hung in the air for a moment. "Let us go. I don't want to hurt you, but I will if you force me to." Her voice was shaking, Kytha gripping the console as she spoke. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 09:06 PM
Dune would twitch, as if somehow debating over what she said, before looking mechanically ahead. "I cannot. You cannot be let go. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own." While this was going on, the crew was still trying to get free from the tractor beam. "Ma'am! Quantum torpedoes have minimal effect, but we're slowly breaking free!"
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:12 PM
"Keep firing at full capacity!" She turned back to the view screen. "I am sorry to hear that. I can not let you have our crew. You nor I would want that. I'm sorry I couldn't save you. I'll see you on the other side." Tears has started falling down her cheeks but Kytha was determined to stay focused as she turned away from the screen. "Any luck with the distress call or finding the missing ship?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 09:14 PM
Lithop spoke up as the ship rocked from phaser fire, "the missing ship was probably Dunamis' and they're probably all assimilated." T'Svai spoke up from Ops. "I've sent a distress signal but I don't think anyone is getting here sooner than fifteen minutes." "We won't last that long!" Maggie said from the tactical chair as a console nearby exploded. "Higgins to bridge! Shields are going to fail soon!"
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:19 PM
"Fire everything we have! Prepare to separate the Saucer section! The tractor beam can't hold two ships at once! The more people we can get out of here alive the better! We will fly towards the cube in order to allow the Civilians to escape. All unnecessary functions are to be shut down and all power we can muster routed to the shields!" Kytha barked.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 09:25 PM
The order went through from T'Svai and some of the crew members changed places to head to their respective sections. A few moments later and the ship shook with the saucer separation taking place. As the saucer section took off from the stardrive section, a second tractor beam would come out from the borg cube and catch both of them. "Computer end program." Amanda spoke from the console. The holographic scene faded away and left the two officers in an empty holodeck. "So," Amanda said as she walked from around the console, hands behind her back. "How do you think that went?"
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:27 PM
"Not...good. I didn't manage to save anyone...." She said meekly, hanging her head. She probably looked like a complete idiot right now.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 09:27 PM
"I wouldn't say that just yet. What would your next move have been?"
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:33 PM
"To have both sections fire on the first tractor beam. It was the most damaged and the closest to failing. It would be our only chance of saving any of the crew. I didn't expect to be commanding the ship to be honest. That's how it seems to go anytime I have to step up and take charge though." She said nervously.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 09:35 PM
"Well the bridge exam is designed for command usually. If you're a bridge officer, you're expected to be able to take command of the ship if need be, right? Now, tell me what you think you did well, what you think you didn't do so well, and also if you would change anything."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:45 PM
"I think it was a good call to radio the distress signal first as well as specifically target their Tractor beam emitters. I could have probably been Abit more composed and calmer. Maybe it would have been a better idea to attack with intent to destroy rather then try to secure our escape since they had more then one emitter. I also wouldn't do the Saucer Separation if I had known they had more then one tractor beam emitter as well." She was rambling now it felt like.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Feb-21 09:47 PM
"They don't have more than one. You can split a tractor beam if need be, and the borg are adept at that. In any case, I can't tell you the results, as I need to send a report to the captain and she will make the ultimate decision. If you have no further questions, you are dismissed."
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Remi-chan 06-Feb-21 09:49 PM
"Yes, Ma'am. Thank you." She said meekly. She could only imagine how awful that report would look. The four deities help her. She then nodded and quickly exited the holodeck.*
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 06:27 PM
LIthop entered the Holodeck and made her way to the chairs. "I was thinking that maybe we could travel around a bit, look at some space staions, or look at Gramen. Fun things like that." She was beaming, as she sat down.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 06:34 PM
Aaron walked in after her, his eyes full of awe. "Well, we're at ESD right now, we could go to Gramen, pre-ascension of course." He sat down at the helm's seat and remembered he had no idea how to operate the flight controls of a starship. "Lithop help! I have no idea how to fly this!!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 06:38 PM
LIthop couldn't help but laugh amd she made her way over to him. "Well don't look at me I'm a science officer! I can't even fly a shuttle!" She continued to laugh.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 06:40 PM
"Yes, but you've been on the bridge! You must have seen Soval or another helmsman use it!" He pressed a button and the ship lurched into reverse, hitting something behind it.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 06:42 PM
"Aaron!" She screeched, and grasped onto his shoulders. "Computer give us someone who knows how to fly this thing!" She was very glad safeties were on or else she was 90% sure the ship would have exploded by now.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 06:46 PM
He held his hands up "Fine! Fine! I'm stepping away!" He got up and in his place manifested a hologram of Tom Paris, his expression entirely neutral, the only thing that moved were his arms, putting the ship back in the right position.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 06:48 PM
"Ok, now we won't crash the ship." She said breathing a sigh of relief and and dragging Aaron back to the Captain's and first officer's chairs. "I guess I should tell them to go, I think I came up with a better captain catch phrase." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 06:53 PM
"I'm excited to hear this one." He sat down in the XO's chair and leant forwards.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 06:58 PM
"Oh come on!" She gave him a playful shove. "Ok, lets start. Set cruise speed to warp 7, and lets head to Gramen, or maybe deep space 9." She trailed off. "Wait, ok, got it, sorry. Warp seven, have us cruise around for a while." She took a deep breath before looking to the helmsman, who seemed to understand. One more deep breath... "Hit it." The ship took off from the ESD and into space.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 07:21 PM
He nodded his head. "Alright, that's a lot better then 'Let's warp'" He smiled, then got up and offered his hand for Lithop to do the same. "Let's go build the rest of the ship!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 07:32 PM
"Much better than 'lets warp'!" She laughed, standing up. "Ok, what part of the ship are we adding now?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 08:11 PM
"Well, this is meant to be a science ship, so maybe we could do the science hub plus and other sciencey bits?" He shrugged. "It's a lot easier to concentrate when there aren't so many people around."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 08-Feb-21 08:45 PM
"Yes! I would ove to design the science hub, in fact I have ideas for the whole science deck!" She told him, practically bouncing on her heals.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 08-Feb-21 10:23 PM
Aaron put his hands on her shoulders. “Lithop do you need to sit down?”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 05:12 PM
Lithop looked at Aaron with mock offence. "I'm fine!"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 05:35 PM
"Alright! Let's start science!" He pressed the button to call a turbolift. "So what deck is it going to be on?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 05:42 PM
"we can figure that out later, but I want two big science things. I want there to be at least 3 science decks, one for a big arboretum, and another one to be a giant obsevetroy with giant windows and high tech sensors!" She was rabling now, being the science girl she was. "And I want the scince hub to be really open, I'm tired on long hallways and individual rooms for each specialty."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 06:07 PM
"Okay." He said, counting on his fingers. "Giant observatory, big arboretum and an open-plan science hub. Got it" He was silent for a second. "Since this is a bridge on the underside of the ship, we can have the observatory on the top deck, We should put the arboretum on somewhere in the middle, furthest away from any danger, and put the Science hub somewhere in between?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 06:11 PM
"Yes!" Lithop exclaimed. "Then the entire top of the observatory can be view screens!" Her little science brain was going a mile a minute. "I want it to be like the arboretum, a place where you can do science, but also make it a place for the rest of the crew to hang out."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 06:18 PM
The turbolift doors opened and Aaron stepped inside. "Top deck it is then!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 06:20 PM
"Yeah!" Lithop exclaimed, stepping into the lift. "maybe once we make it we have just look at some of the galaxy's prettiest planets."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 06:23 PM
"I'd like that." He spoke to the lift. "Observatory, deck one." The doors closed and the lift began moving up, until the doors opened again and they were greeted by well... nothing, they couldn't step out into the room because the room didn't exist yet.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 06:32 PM
"Computer, make the ceiling into a giant view screen." It did so, so it looked like the ceiling and the sky were one and the same. Lithop beamed. They spent the next few minutes working on it until it was complete, a lovely looking room with sensor stations and holographic diagrams and work stations, but also an area with couches and tables for people to just sit at and enjoy the view. Lithop couldn't stop smiling. "Come on!" She took Aaron hand and led him over to a large cushion, and layed down on it so she was facing the sky. "It's so beautiful, i wish it was real." She said on awe, almost mesmerized.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 06:36 PM
Aaron sat down with her. "Computer, add an option to view live footage or gathered data." The computer chirped with conformation. He turned to Lithop. "Name a planet, star or stellar body. Anything in space we've taken scans of."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 07:15 PM
"Mmm, I'm not sure. Let's see Gramen, pre assenstion." It appreared on one viewers, and the senastion was so odd, like they were looking down at the planet istead of up. A quiet "Wow." was all Lithop could manage.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 07:18 PM
Aaron placed his arm around Lithop. "Seeing a planet from space is probably one of the best things anyone could ever see..."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 07:21 PM
"I can't Imagine how people used to live their whole lives never venturing into space,I still don't get how people can today." She snuggled in closer too him. "I'm not sure I could ever live anywhere on a planet long term. 22 years was way too long one a single planet."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 07:30 PM
"I hear you, as soon as I went into space for the first time I never looked back." He thought. "Computer, show every stellar object in the directory and speak the details for each one." The lights dimmed and Gramen moved away from the ceiling, eventually settling on a star. As requested, the computer began relaying the information. "Sol, class G, estimated to be four point six billion years old and surrounded by many celestial bodies, eight of which are planets, ranging from solid to gaseous." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 07:39 PM
Lithop snuggled closer to Aaron. "I love this. I love you."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 07:42 PM
Aaron gave her a kiss. "I know, I love you too."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 07:48 PM
They stayed like that, until Lithop suddenly grunted, face grimising slightly as she sat up. Her foot, her missing foot felt like it was being stabbed with burning knives. Lithop took a deep breath.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 08:03 PM
"Hey Lithop are you okay?" He face fell to one of concern.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 08:31 PM
Lithop focased on her prosthetic foot, moving the ankle back and forth. It tended to help with the pain, and it helped this time, just a bit. She turned to Aaron and smiled, "Yeah, sorry of worrying you. Phantom pains, I'm used to it, this one's pretty strong though." Honestly the pain was still pretty bad, and if she wan't used to it someone would probably still be writhing in pain, but now however, you wouldn't be able to tell that Lithop was in anything more than discomfort.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 09:38 PM
"Do you need to go to sickbay, I take you there if you want..." He was cut off as his left hand went up to hold the metal of his right arm, rubbing it gently. Then the entire right torso, all the way to the waist, seized up as the phantom pain took hold. It had sprung up so fast that Aaron was completely unprepared. He let out a yell, which was louder than it should have been because the Borg voice modulator began working and the yell was turned into a bloodcurdling scream.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 09:43 PM
Lithop was about to tell Aaron that she was used to it when he screamed. Lithop immediately turned her body to face him, not fully yet computing what was happening, only that he was in pain. "Aaron! Aaron whats's wrong?" She had never head him scream before, and that coupled with the voice change terrified the shit out of her. "Aaron, oh my god, Aaron I'm going to call sickbay." She wasn't sure how to help him.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 09-Feb-21 09:44 PM
Aaron was in too much pain to respond.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 09-Feb-21 09:49 PM
Lithop touched her combadge to contact medical. Once she had done that she put a hand onto Aaron's human side shoulder. "You're ok, you're going to be ok."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 10-Feb-21 04:03 AM
[D]Aaron and Lithop were beamed out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 11-Feb-21 07:22 PM
[D] The holodeck had timed out at some point, leaving an activated deck in it's place. ready for the next person to use.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 12-Feb-21 11:42 AM
[D] Once at the holodeck, Cassidy stepped to the console and activated it. “Computer: access Sturgis program, 2005 A.D, Sturgis, South Dakota, Earth.” The computer chirped to let her know that the command was acknowledged, then the arch opened. “Enter when ready,” the feminine voice of LCARS replied. Inside the holodeck, there was a grimy, dusty garage space with an open door, however there was no vehicle inside. Cassidy figured she’d have to add one herself. She thought for a moment, and smirked for a moment when she found the perfect bike. “Computer: add a 1986 Harley Davidson Sportster.” The computer chimed an error, then the voice of LCARS spoke once more. “Please specify color and size.” “Orange. Umm... 1200 cc’s.” The computer chimed in acknowledgement and materialized the proper motorcycle, and Cassidy hopped on. It took her a moment to understand the controls, but it was fairly straightforward. Key went under the seat, turned to the right, and then you just kickstarted it. Very simple, especially by today’s standards. This bike was half a millennia old now, after all. With everything seemingly in order, she performed the startup routine and listened to the Evolution v-twin rumble. She closed her eyes a moment and smelled the fumes, smiling to herself and chuckling, then engaged the clutch, twisted the throttle to build revs, then slowly released it to get underway. Once on the main road, Cassidy twisted hard on the throttle and the motorcycle roared to speed fairly quickly, even bringing the skinny front tire off the ground shortly before settling back down. Before she knew it, Cassidy was flying down the South Dakotan roads at more than 100 miles per hour, and Cassidy was laughing and whooping the whole while. What a blast!
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 13-Feb-21 02:23 AM
[D] Cassidy ended her simulation and went back to her quarters some time ago.
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ThatRoseGirl 14-Feb-21 11:33 AM
Claire entered the holodeck and ran the delta shuttle combat simulations again but this time she switched it up to and made her fly a damaged or incapicated shuttle and came up with all kinds of ways to escape to safety. She simulated it relentlessly often adding variation to each of the situation be it the enemies she was escaping from the surroundings. She mixed it all up and repeated it time and time again to prepare herself for any situation she might find herself in the future.
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ThatRoseGirl 14-Feb-21 04:33 PM
After a few hours, she ended the holodeck programme and exited.
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ThatRoseGirl 16-Feb-21 02:29 AM
Claire stepped in and turned on the programme. She did combat practice and escape manuevres so this time she tapped a simulation that would help her practise her defending skills. The first combat situation involved her using the shuttle as a means of drawing away hostiles from the vessels she was to escort. She started the simulation as she piloted the shuttle that was alike the one she was assigned to.
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ThatRoseGirl 16-Feb-21 11:55 AM
She finished practising after a few hours and ended the programme and left.
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ThatRoseGirl 21-Feb-21 04:57 AM
Claire entered the holodeck. "Computer , initiate programme Theta Two." Claire then hopped inside the shuttle and instructed the computer to add passengers inside it.
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ThatRoseGirl 21-Feb-21 01:09 PM
Claire practised for a few hours but with not much success. She needed to practise more but she needed her sleep. She then ended the programme and headed out.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Feb-21 10:27 PM
[Eli] Eli entered the holodeck and settled at the console briefly. "Computer, run program Drake 3." Before him materialized a large valley of greenery and life. He was standing atop a large mountain looking down, a cool but not cold breeze blew and the sun shined. He stretched a little and rubbed his chin. Maybe he should have shaved. He shrugged and went to sit on one of the benches overlooking the valley, waiting for Blanche.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-Feb-21 10:32 PM
Some while later, the doors slid open once again. Only to reveal Blanche, that was, whose instant reaction was to wince for what felt like the fiftieth time so far today. It was rather a lot to process, the program itself, and the notion that she was now stood on the verge of it looking more dishevelled than was personally acceptable. Somewhat gingerly, she stepped inside, glad for the breeze that sent wisps of dark hair in a flurry about her face. Eli was approached, albeit with that same trepidation, and hoping that the meekness in her voice would pass for a reluctance to startle the man, Blanche spoke. "This is a beautiful program, Lieutenant."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Feb-21 10:38 PM
[Eli] Eli looked up, a small ncere smile on his face. He probably looked as disheveled as she did, his hair awry and his growing blond stubble. He motioned to the seat next to him. "Thank you Commander, I suppose I should welcome you to my home."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-Feb-21 10:49 PM
"Your home?" It did pique Blanche's interest, contrary to the slightly lacklustre look plastered upon delicate features. Brows raised in a fraction of their usual emotiveness, and the doctor eventually sat as instructed, hands folding into her lap. The vista was undeniably breathtaking, and worked to fill her with the same sort of grounded sensation that the stars had. Ironic, perhaps, given the immense height he had mentioned beforehand.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Feb-21 10:58 PM
[Eli] "Yes. This is the Camea valley on Archer IV. I spent the better part of my childhood running around down there with my siblings. It's always brought me an immense sense of calm and joy. I'm an unfortunate victim of perpetual homesickness so it's nice to be able to visit, albeit without my family. I always feel so... Correct here."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-Feb-21 11:23 PM
There came an appreciative hum, one lilted with a certain fondness for nature and its childhood affiliations. Still, it was meek, and all the doctor managed for a while, lost in contemplation of the scene laid out before them. "I understand that," she added softly, loath to tear her eyes from the landscape, "it's comfortin', nature. I'm much the same with my own home, I feel untouchable there. Like nothin' else matters." (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Feb-21 11:35 PM
[Eli] "That's why I come here, to feel a bit untouchable I suppose." He looked at her, "I'm... Commander can we speak freely in here?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-Feb-21 11:38 PM
She felt his eyes, and preceded to pay mind to her hands as a result. As per usual, the idle twisting of one ring began only to be followed by another, and so on until the rolling valley was but a blur in the background. "Mhm," Blanche affirmed quietly, pale gaze adhered to her lap. "Of course."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Feb-21 11:41 PM
[Eli] Eli swallowed and looked back at the valley, taking a hit of oxygen. "Blanche..." Sayihg he rname sounded so foreign. They weren't that well acquainted, but formality just wasn't working right now. Not in sweatpants. "Blanche I'm so sorry about Amy and Ciel. Truly."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-Feb-21 11:49 PM
There it was. Something about verbalising the morose always caught Blanche off guard, hence her self-inflicted isolation. As cowardly and unhealthy as it was, it removed the need for confrontation, thus leaving the doctor incredibly . . unprepared for it. As such, there was a sharp intake of air on Blanche's part, who willed her gaze up and out to where Eli's resided. "I'm sorry, too." It was hardly a whisper, accompanied by a blankness in blue eyes transfixed on nothing in particular, hands having ceased abruptly in their fiddling.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 12:02 AM
[Eli] Protocol and chain of command be damned. He turned to her fully and gathered her up into a hug. "They meant a lot to everyone on the ship. But I could tell she was special to you. You don't just forget that so easily. I wish I could do something to bring them back."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 12:16 AM
Blanche folded into Eli with a similar lack of restraint, forced to divert her attention from the rolling hills. She all but wilted into the embrace, composure crumbling into a look that was utterly hapless in response to her previous neutrality. Tears shortly followed, quiet still, but pronounced by the odd hitch in Blanche's breath. "She—," it wasn't much use, cut short by another sharp intake of air, and the woman squeezed her eyes shut before taking up fistfuls of Eli's shirt. "It isn't fair," she protested tearily, akin to a scolded child in the throes of denial.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 12:20 AM
[Eli] Eli's hands went to run soothingly at Blanche's back. "No. It's not. It never is. Death, even expected death is never fair. Amy and Ciel were, for the time I knew them, the best of us in medical, and hell on this ship. I know Ciel left on his own accord but..." His voice shuddered, "I can't help but think I helped push him away. I was helpless to help Amy too..."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 12:38 AM
A 'no' appeared to be momentarily beyond the woman's coherency level, and so a laboured shake of her head would have to suffice. It was, admittedly, a difficult feat given their current positioning, but Blanche hardly felt inclined to pull away. "Don't say that," she managed, wanting for a stern edge to her voice that was certainly lost in translation. "Please don't say that. I know you well enough to know you did everythin' you could for the two of them."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 12:44 AM
[Eli] Eli gave a shake of his own head, his voice cracked when he spoke. "I tried to encourage him and I...maybe I was too enthusiastic... To pushy. Amy... With Amy I was sick. I know I couldn't do anything about that. But poor Ciel had to shoulder all that on his own and he... He wasn't ready. At least he didn't think so. I should have been more careful. I've lost my friend and I... God Blanche... This is so stupid but I'm so lonely."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 01:02 AM
"It's not stupid at all," she countered in the smallest of voices, eventually mustering the strength to pull away, even if only slightly. The movement was made so that she might hold Eli at arm's length, having relinquished her subconscious grip on his shirt. "It's understandable, hell, I don't think I've ever felt things to be more . . desolate than they are now. Amy—," again, the word in itself was enough to provide the woman a means for pause. "Amy was . . well, she was like a daughter to me; I've never had more faith in a person. She had a brilliant life ahead of her, and—. Well, Ciel still does. I've faith in him, too. A great deal; bein' here was only hurtin' him, darlin'. You said it, he wasn't ready."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 01:07 AM
[Eli] Eli wiped at his eyes for a moment. "I thought he was. I really did. He was getting confident. But... I had to lie to him. I knew if he kept falling back on his fear he'd get consumed by it. I tod him the trembling, the fear goes away and doesn't come back. You and I both know that's not true. I still get the shakes every once in a while. It's harnassing it and using it. He couldn't do that. I know he'll succeed, but I wish he was still here. He was the closest thing I had to a best friend here. Now it's like... No one."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 01:20 AM
"Perhaps it isn't true, but it kept him goin', didn't it?" It was posed rhetorically, and as Eli wiped at his eyes, Blanche's strayed outward to the horizon again. Rather bluntly, he had summed up the suffocating phenomenon that had been left with Amy's absence. A void, per se, that sucked everything within grasp into feeling equally bleak and dismal. Loneliness was a cruel thing. "I wish that a lot of things were different to how they are, but some things we don't have to resort to wishin' for. Again, sweetheart, you said it yourself: there are people out here for you to lean on. Myself included." Blanche, trying with every fibre of her being to produce something akin to a smile, looked back to Eli. Reaching up, she ran a thumb over mascara smeared across his shirt. "I've taken that liberty with you already. Quite literally, too — you'll have to forgive me."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 01:27 AM
[Eli] He looked down and chuckled. "No need to apologize. Not like this is my best look. I almost got worried you'd reprimand me for not shaving. Though I'm considering making this beard a thing. What do you think?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 01:35 AM
"I think there's more pressin' matters at hand than whether or not my officers are shavin'," she retorted weakly, the enquiry having lightened the mood nonetheless. "That said, I do think it suits you. The rugged look. The same can't be said for me, I'm afraid. I feel awfully out of sorts like this, I trust you won't tell anyone I let you see me with such limp lookin' hair." (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 01:47 AM
[Eli] "You look as lovely as always Blanche. Considering what's happened I'm just happy you agreed to meet me at all."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 01:51 AM
"Well, I certainly appreciate you haulin' me out of my quarters. There's a dinner for the senior staff happenin' now, but . . " brows furrowed, and she came to pick at the sleeves of her sweater. "I couldn't face it, truthfully. I don't . . . I don't know. It'll take time."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 01:53 AM
[Eli] "The senior officers, your friends, they understand. We all do. There's no need for an explanation. You take whatever time you need. Just like I will. Just know I'm here if you need an ear, or a shoulder. Us recluse should stick together." (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 02:01 AM
Further picking commenced, and the sentiment earned Eli the smallest of nods. Still, any attempt made at a smile by Blanche was hardly successful, miles from reaching large, blue eyes that were still very much occupied with her lap. "We should. Thank you for this, Eli. You know . . the same applies: ear, shoulder. We both need time, you're right, but stayin' cooped up in my quarters won't make any of this go away. It was never goin' to."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 02:06 AM
[Eli] His own teal met her blue. "I appreciate that. What do you say we just enjoy the scenery for a while?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 02:21 AM
"I think I could live with that," she affirmed with another weak nod, pausing a beat before her attention was returned to the scenery in question. Again, Blanche was left to blink in the sunlight, quite content to lose herself in the green that stretched before them. Selfishly perhaps, and maybe by way of hypocrisy. Or not. She knew things wouldn't go away, but there was no harm in keeping them at bay just a little while longer.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 22-Feb-21 02:29 AM
[Eli] He looked out ahead and chuckled as a herd of Earth cows went to pasture in the valley. Her closed his eyes as the breeze kicked up, taking a deep breath of the simulated air, though close as it was to the real thing. He stole a look at Blanche once more and slowly put his arm around her shoulder amicably, indicating she could lean against him, as would her.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 02:36 AM
The cows were a familiar enough sight that Blanche allowed herself the latitude to relax fully. Or as best as she could manage, only contemplating for a moment before letting her head loll gently against the offered shoulder. It was then, and only then, that the doctor closed her eyes in turn. It certainly felt less consuming, now, the prospect of facing things. Of course, she hoped Drake felt the same; neither of them had to do so alone.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 22-Feb-21 10:31 PM
[D] After some time, the two eventually departed the holodeck and went their separate ways.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 04:25 PM
[D]Hathon was as lovely as it always was. The yellow-hued stone buildings, burning incense, people milling about - and the smell of Pontri's bakery down the street. He'd picked the portion of the capital closest to his home, in fact, situated near so many amenities at once. For that he counted himself lucky. "How's it feel?" He asked as he walked her down the street and through the thin crowd that lined the streets.
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 04:27 PM
"It feels great," she replied, looking around and admiring the scene as they walked.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 04:29 PM
"First taste of home." He stopped by a vendor by the side of the street peddling jumja sticks - and spoke with her in Bajoran, ordering one for each of them. "Try one?" He offered Virol a stick, "It's called jumja. Especially good on a hot day but excellent all the time." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 04:39 PM
She accepted the stick from him, and, after looking at it for a few seconds, tasted it. Immediately her eyes widened, and, rather than reply, she kept eating it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 04:42 PM
"Tastes good?" Oh, come on, Kniel, of course it does. The fact that she's practically inhaling it says it all, don't you think?
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 04:42 PM
"It tastes amazing," she replied in Bajoran, then resumed eating the stick.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 04:48 PM
Oh, yeah. He smirked (turning around before he did) and bought another two sticks before heading down the street a little more. They still had some ways to go with the tour anyhow. "Over here-" He said between bites, "-is where Pontri Agas would always make his pancakes. I'll give you the address and transporter coordinates if you want. Oh, his pastries and pancakes are simply the best..." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 04:51 PM
In between bites, she replied, "I would love to try those sometime."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 04:52 PM
"Why wait?" He walked straight into the bakery and up to the elderly Bolian working the counter.
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 04:53 PM
She smiled, and followed him in, working her way down the jumja stick.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 04:54 PM
Thankfully or not the little bakery also doubled up as a café - with an entire menu of its own. Kniel handed her a PADD containing the menu; mostly Bajoran fare with a few extra things thrown in. And yes, pancakes. Ooh, the pancakes. Which looked so divinely soft and fluffy. Mmm... (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 05:18 PM
After receiving the PADD, she looked over the menu. She did feel hungry, and one item that caught her attention was Bajoran shrimp. She decided to wait until he ordered first, though.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 05:22 PM
If he were ordering for them both hasperat would probably put her off Bajoran cuisine for life. So he ordered a bowl of ratamba stew big enough to share if she wanted and a slice of Cardassian larish pie.
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 05:26 PM
She decided to try what he was having.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-21 05:29 PM
Well, no harm in trying the same things. He smiled and waved to the Cardassian chef in the kitchen (the hologram did not wave back; Kniel did know the real deal, though, she was a kindly old woman who did plenty of the baking work, Prophets bless her eidetic memory) and led Virol to a table by the window. The cafe was crowded 'today' but they would have some privacy.
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Feb-21 05:43 PM
Following him to the table, she took a seat close to the window.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 12:15 AM
The pie was delicious as always, as was the stew. The pancakes could come after dinner of course, as a dessert. "I can take you to the Bajoran temple if you want," He offered between bites, "See the Orb that's in the sanctuary hall. You won't get any visions but it's kind of what tourists come for."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 12:20 AM
"I'd love to do that," she replied, also in between bites. For now, she was almost entirely concentrated on eating; she hadn't eaten since before her shift.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 12:29 AM
"Maybe I'll see if my father is on duty today..." The notion was somewhat bittersweet now, following the elder man's fall from grace. What had happened? Why had he turned so? How long had he held those views? "Maybe we'll see my mother's clinic along the way? There's a fountain in front of the temple. It's nice and quiet if you want to sit and chat."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 12:35 AM
"The fountain sounds nice," she replied. "There was a fountain near my home on Earth; I would sit there and just watch people passing by."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 12:48 AM
"I don't mind giving you a litle nostalgia," He replied. "Temple area isn't too busy but there'll be people, I promise."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 12:50 AM
She simply smiled, and then continued eating.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 01:08 AM
"You seem happy." He commented, seeming almost breezy. "Very happy I'd even wager." She'd done nothing but smile since he brought her here - and her happiness seemed genuine enough, which made him happy too. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 01:43 AM
"I am happy," she replied. "This program is absolutely wonderful." It was, especially considering that it was her species' home planet being simulated.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 01:45 AM
"I'm glad. I'll give you the program code if you want?" He offered, "Just come back whenever you feel like it. I'm sure you'll love this place as much as I do."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 01:47 AM
"I'd like the program codes, yes," she replied, smiling. She then resumed eating.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 01:54 AM
"You'll have them." For a second his expression drifted along with his thoughts to his father and family before lifting once again. Come on, you're out with your friend. Act like you're fine at least. "Did your parents ever tell you stories about this place?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:05 AM
"They told me a lot of stories, actually," she replied.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 02:06 AM
"Oh? What kind of stories?" (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:07 AM
"Stories of their lives when they lived there, mostly," she replied.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 02:20 AM
"Interesting." He wondered just what kind of story - but the trip to Bajor wasn't about her parents. "Did they live here in Hathon too?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:55 AM
"No," she replied. "My dad's from Ilvia, my mum from..." she paused as she tried to remember "...Janir; they met- and married- in Lasuma."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:00 AM
"Ah." He'd only been to Lasuma - but he liked the look of the city. "I see! That's really sweet! Ready to go?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:02 AM
"Ready!" She'd finished up her food by now, and now wanted another jumja stick.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:03 AM
Kniel grinned and cleared his empty plates. "Well... I suppose those pancakes will have to wait. Unless you'd like a stack of those before we go?" He held out his bag of two jumja sticks for her if she wanted one.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:06 AM
"Oh, no thanks," she replied, as she reached and grabbed a stick from the bag, promptly proceeding to begin eating it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:09 AM
"As you wish." He patted her on the shoulder and led her out the door to the streets again. The walk to the temple was short; about twenty minutes down the street. He stood at the base of the temple, looking back up at the familiar arches and carving of the building with warm fondness. "I spent so much time here," He remarked, "Sometimes while father was here I would wait in one of the side rooms for him to finish..."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:30 AM
She silently observed the temple, impressed by its architecture, while simultaneously listening to Kniel and eating her stick.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:31 AM
He gently took her by the shoulder and led her inside. Today the room was crowded; probably thirty attendees and the female ranjen talking to them. "Hmph. Computer, remain in objective mode. I can take them away if you'd like?" He asked her.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:36 AM
"Oh, no, they're fine, they can stay," she replied, smiling because her writer doesn't know what other reaction to write in.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:42 AM
He gave a nod of acknowledgement and walked up to the ranjen preaching to the crowd. "Mmm. Ranjen Syarafina. She's one of the junior ranjens..." He murmured. "She'd take me for dinner sometimes. She has a son about my age. Wonder what he's doing now..."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 04:36 AM
A 'junior' ranjen this old? That seemed odd. Regardless, she continued to look around while following and listening to Kniel.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 04:41 AM
"Yeah." He glanced back at her. This trip wasn't just about him after all. "We were really close. He's an awesome guy. Oh, uhm! Yeah. I should write a letter home and hope that they're still okay. I didn't get a chance to visit them last shore leave..." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 04:52 AM
"I should visit my parents sometime," she said. "I haven't been in contact with them since getting posted to this ship. I didn't even visit them when I was put on leave, since I used all the time to recover from the disease." She stopped for a bit... and then looked at Kniel, visibly embarassed. "Oh! Sorry for rambling."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 04:54 AM
"Hey, that's fine. You need to take care of yourself too and that goes over and above them," He smiled and patted her on the shoulder. "In fact why don't you call after this and see how they are? Surely they've got to be worried! Say hi, tell them you're safe. Hmm?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 05:21 AM
"I'll make sure to do that," she replied, smiling as always.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 05:23 AM
"Great." He led her up to the orb at the altar behind the preaching ranjen, quietly apologising in Bajoran. Even though he could've walked straight through her. "This here? Is the Orb of Possibilities. Recovered back in the early 25th century. They say it gives visions and things but... I don't know, some part of me doesn't really believe that."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 05:27 AM
"I've never encountered this myself," she replied. "And to be honest, I don't think I would like receiving a vision." She chuckled lightly at that last bit.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 05:28 AM
"Why not? It's advice from the Prophets." He asked.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 05:31 AM
"Okay then," she replied, again smiling, "maybe I'll try and see if it gives visions."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 05:34 AM
Kniel blinked. So did she or did she not actually want a vision from the actual Orb? "The Prophets are kind of fickle though. You may get one, you may not. It's like a dice roll. Or so my father thinks."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 05:44 AM
She silently acknowledged his statement, and glanced back at the Orb.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 05:47 AM
"But hey. Let's see if we actually go to Bajor. Huh?" He squeezed her shoulder once and moved on around Syarafina, apologizing yet again. "I'll take you to the fountain next if you want?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 05:56 AM
"Sure," she replied, as she reached up to his hand on her shoulder instinctively.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 05:58 AM
"I'd come here often to study in fact. There's something about running water that's quite calming." He didn't seem to mind her hand being there. Not one bit. "I'd come here at... what, nine or ten in the morning before going to work part time in the afternoons..." He sat down with her by the fountain where both of them could look up at it. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 06:08 AM
"It's the same for me," she replied. "Something about just water in general that calms me." She then proceeded to glance around the area.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 06:14 AM
"Really. Huh, guess we are pretty alike." He remarked quietly. "Though we grew up on two different worlds entirely..."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 06:21 AM
She smiled at his comment, and continued to take the scene in.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 06:22 AM
"Yeah." He looked back at her and smiled himself, gently patting her on the shoulder. "You don't really spend a lot of time without a smile do you? It's a talent." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 01:30 PM
"You could call it that," she replied, yet again smiling at him. "I always just try to look happy."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 01:38 PM
"That's good." Kniel's face then feel once again. Trying to look happy despite circumstances - unfortunately that wasn't quite something he was good at, nor had it ever been. "My- my father lost his vedekhood recently. Only a couple of days ago. He... um. I didn't expect it, I-"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 01:47 PM
From the looks of it, he was in distress. "Wait, so- what happened? Why'd he lose it?" Her smile faded, and her expression shifted to one of concern.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 01:52 PM
"Um..." He looked at her worriedly - specifically the lack of a d'ja pagh on her ear. "...he thinks all Bajorans who don't believe in the Prophets are heretics and need to be corrected or purged from the galaxy. I- I don't know what happened to make him like that, but-" He took a deep breath and pulled her in for a hug. "Prophets hear my vow. I will not let him harm you. Or any other Bajoran on this ship who he might consider unclean or lost. I may not be able to protect every Bajoran in the galaxy but I can protect those I have around me."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:20 PM
Upon hearing this, her expression shifted to fear. What if this lunatic found out his son was with a nonbeliever? What would happen to the two of them then? "I'm sorry to hear that that happened," she replied, as she was pulled into the hug.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 02:29 PM
"Don't be. You've got nothing to be sorry for. His choices are his own." The hug was brief but firm. "I just don't know why. If the Prophets will all things... why did they will that he would change like that...?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:33 PM
As she pulled away, she replied empathetically, "Well, maybe there are some... side effects of what the Prophets will."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 02:35 PM
"What do you mean?" Side effects. Now this was new to him.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:48 PM
"Well..." Maybe that wasn't the best way to word it. Still, she carried on explaining. "When the Prophets will something, there's something that happens as a result of that thing being willed. Like.... if they willed a dam into existence, the river it's willed into gets blocked up, and that might not have been intended." She was trying her best to explain the notion, and hoped Kniel wouldn't take offense.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 02:51 PM
"Mmmph. Makes sense to me, but-" He sighed, long and rattling. Why did the Prophets always have to be so cryptic in their lessons? Could they not be straightforward for once in their immortal existences? "-ugh. It still sucks. But my promise remains."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 02:56 PM
She nodded silently, and gave a somewhat sad smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:00 PM
"Thank you. I'm sorry for bringing down the mood of this trip." He offered her the last jumja stick that he'd bought.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:01 PM
"Oh, it's fine," she replied, as she took the stick and began eating it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:13 PM
"I mean. I intended this to be an uplifting sort of trip. To show you our home." He put on a smile then, a soft one albeit one that was a little sad and wistful. "I'm glad you've liked it, though. There's more to Hathon than what I've showed you tonight. Feel free to come back whenever you feel like it."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:23 PM
"I would love to see more of Hathon, yes," she replied, smiling. "And don't worry, it was still pretty uplifting."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:25 PM
"Thank the Prophets. I'm glad for that." He answered. "Um. It's getting pretty late, I think - maybe we should head back?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:27 PM
"Yeah," she said while trying to suppress a yawn. She felt tired after her shift and this trip.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:29 PM
Well, that was that. He threw away the paper bag containing the jumja sticks and stood. "I did love hanging out with you. You're great company, you know that?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:31 PM
"I am?" She looked at him, smiling and wide eyed. "Aw, thanks. You're great company, too."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:38 PM
"I'm just stating what I know. Come on. Computer, end program and save for later use, code Drevas Three Alpha." He smirked a tiny bit and made for the entrance of the holodeck. "So now you know where to get it."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:43 PM
She watched as the program faded away and the holodeck returned to its usual holoprojector-plastered appearance. "Thanks for saving it. And thanks for this trip." She smiled once more at him after stating that.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:45 PM
"You're welcome. I'm down to come back here again if you like. Just let me know when." He replied, pausing at the holodeck entrance.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 03:46 PM
"I'll make sure to do that," she replied. Once that was said, she rather unexpectedly pulled him in for a hug.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 03:49 PM
Oh. Oh goodness. Kniel froze and turned a light shade of red before hugging her tightly back with a wide grin on his face. "You're a great hugger, too." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 04:15 PM
She blushed at his comment, and then separated. "See you next time?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Feb-21 04:16 PM
"See you. I can't wait." He left that thought in the air as he walked off down the corridor.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Feb-21 04:26 PM
Waving at him silently, she also walked out into the hallway.
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Commander T'Svai 06-Mar-21 09:42 PM
T'Svai placed her uniform to the side and did a couple of stretches to one side of the boxing ring that had loaded in the center of the room.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Mar-21 09:43 PM
Amanda smiled as she climbed into the ring and began her own set of stretches. "You're putting me in my element?"
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Commander T'Svai 06-Mar-21 09:48 PM
"Had I chosen a strictly traditional location that accommodated my technique, we would be fighting in the sands of Vulcan's Forge, which many humans find uncomfortable." T'Svai replied, stepping into the ring herself. "I trust this alternative is preferable?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Mar-21 09:49 PM
Amanda shrugged and went to wrap her hands on one of the stools. "I don't mind either way but this works just fine. I'm not really partial to the heat honestly."
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Commander T'Svai 06-Mar-21 09:51 PM
T'Svai did not wrap her hands, as it was not the Vulcan custom. She merely stood by and waited. "Nor I the cold." She commented idly. "This is certainly more practical."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Mar-21 09:54 PM
"Absolutely," Amanda said, standing from her stool and took a traditional southpaw boxing stance. "Ready when you are."
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Commander T'Svai 06-Mar-21 09:59 PM
T'Svai got into a fighting stance herself, left foot slightly in front of her right, hands raised slightly in front of her face. "Suus mahna is primarily a defensive art." She commented, before throwing a first decisive (if not very forceful) punch towards Amanda's stomach.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Mar-21 10:01 PM
Amanda took a couple of steps back and let the punch whizz by. "Defensive, yet you start with a punch. Let's see how you fare." She stepped forward and threw a simple two punch, jab cross combo at T'Svai's shoulders.
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Commander T'Svai 06-Mar-21 10:02 PM
T'Svai dodged herself, then heard the red alert. "Perhaps another time, Commander. If you wish to name a victor, I forfeit." She commented, quickly throwing on her uniform jacket and walking purposefully out of the holodeck.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 06-Mar-21 10:03 PM
"No, we'll call it a draw until later. I'm going to Engineering so call if you need me." She hopped out of the ring and went to change. After doing so she turned off the program and left.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 08-Mar-21 11:22 PM
Lola stepped into the holodeck. "Computer, run program Jex 5." [D] The room turned into a state of the art kitchen with two ovens and and huge countertop. Lola went around and started listing supplies she would need to the computer.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 09-Mar-21 02:47 PM
The next day, she was done. She had 2 pies and 3 cakes laid out in front of her. Now, all she had to do was figure out how to transport them.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 09-Mar-21 02:59 PM
Lola poked her head out of the holodeck and grabbed a random Ensign. Well, not random, per say. Ensign Elizabeth Jackson was a real sweetheart. Together, the two of them boxed up the sweets and headed out.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 05:38 PM
Capri stepped up to the door once he double check the time, sending Houston a quick message before loading up a program and stepping in.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 05:47 PM
[D] It wasn't a fancy program, just one he'd had made back at the academy. It was a little wooded overlook with a view of a lake and a little village. Various people were milling about on a loop and Capri sat with his knees pulled up to his chest, just watching them from the cliff.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 06:00 PM
The doors slid open creating a brief interruption in the programme. Houston took a moment to re-adjust; having had no idea of what the programme was going to be, it was a little disorienting to step from the normal hallway and into a woodland area with the floor a sheet of pure grass and moss. It was picturesque, at least, and there was somewhat of a path parked out in mud which he began to follow. It only took a moment for him to reach the cliff-side where King was perched. "You know, Lieutenant King," he called whilst approaching. "Some counsellors would be concerned when their clients choose to sit at the top of cliffs. Do I need to be concerned, or do you simply like the aesthetic?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 06:03 PM
Capri looked over when Houstons words appeared on the PADD, quickly shaking his head in response. "No need for concern at all. The safety is on anyway. I just like this spot is all, it's peaceful. I mean aside from when my brother would sneak up on me and beat on me but overall it's just a nice little spot above a little colony."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 06:06 PM
He grimaced a little at the mention of King's brother and what had happened whenever he showed up, but rather than comment on it, opted to take a seat beside the Lieutenant, huffing a little as he did so. God, since when had he gotten so stiff? He really didn't appreciate the idea of age slowly creeping up on him, that was for certain. "Well, I can't deny that it's nice. Did you come here physically, or did yourself and family come here to the holodeck programme itself?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 06:12 PM
"I came here physically. You see those buildings down there down there by the river? Thats part of the colony I grew up in on Mantis IV. That old there with the cane? The Andorian one with the braid? She took in my brother and I when we were orphaned." He smiled a little and pointed to the hologram in particular. Putting his guardian into the program made him feel better and made it feel more homey. "I dont remember much from when that happened." "A friend at the academy helped me write this program, all the others I have just adapt to compensate for my ears being for decoration purposes. Like my holo-novels have subtitles, and my games have proximity alerts and subtitles. Especially the zombie ones." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 06:51 PM
He pulled a knee up to his chest and rested his chin on it, looking out at the village and river again. "So I don't actually know where to start. But I'm trying, and I dont wanna end up thrown out of the fleet for having a panic attack at the wrong time." (edited)
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 07:56 PM
With their distance away he had to squint a little to make out the figure that was being pointed out to him - curse that Aenar-Andorian eyesight - but eventually he caught sight of her. For a moment he watched her mill amongst the figures down below before he glanced sideways to King, listening to him speak. It seemed as if the Lieutenant was already content to delve into things - he seemed in better spirits than last time, which was a good start, and definitely more willing to talk openly instead of simply denying the fact that he might have things pent up. "Firstly, I'd just like to clarify, Sir, that Starfleet doesn't throw people out for having panic attacks - at good times or at bad times. I've notice that you seem to focus quite heavily on the prospect of being removed from the fleet or... Incarcerated in some way, will we say? Now - I also had a read through your file. I understand where that stems from - you've been in trouble before, and you fear it again. There's a distinct difference between stepping out of line and having mental health difficulties, Sir. Starfleet doesn't punish a person for the latter."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 08:02 PM
"The fact that I'm still in Starfleet with a criminal record is nothing short of a miracle. And you don't have to call me 'Sir'. It sounds so....stuffy." He sighed a little and rubbed the back of his neck, looking back at Houston after reading what he'd said on his PADD. At least he didn't have to explain his concern. "I dont even know what my difficulties are. But something is broken and I don't know how to fix it, or of it even can be fixed. And.....After the funeral, I started thinking. And just....certain things hit me and I'm not sure how to feel about them."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 08:39 PM
"Sorry," he started in reference to once again being told not to refer to King as 'sir. "That's a bit of a bad NCO habit, that one. And as for the rest.. You say that you think something is 'broken,' sir. Tell me more about this. About what you think is broken, about the funeral, what you've been thinking about. Any place will be a good one to start - if it's been on your mind recently, then we'll talk about it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 08:45 PM
"Well....it was the first funeral I'd been to. Er, well I guess the first 'normal' funeral since we did them different on the colony. And there was never that much ceremony around them. But....with Amy's like.....there were so many people there, people went to talk about her in front of the others. Like they were all part of a big family." He paused and took a deep breath, looking down at the grass. "Amy had a family and a home. And everyone else on this ship does too. It makes me feel like I've missed out on something growing up. The colony never felt right, and neither did San Francisco. The only real place I've ever really considered home is the Phoenix, and.....I dont know, maybe it's left over from being orphaned but it feels like I domt have a family either. Seeing all of that just made me feel like I really missed out on something important growing up."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 09:13 PM
He sat back in the grass, watching the little holo-figures down below but still looking to Copernicus every now and then, indicating the fact that he was listening. Antennae twitched now and again - the chirping of birds seemed to set them off every time. King was right -- this was a far nicer environment for this sort of talk, and he could understand why the man would want to have come here if he was uncomfortable with counselling to begin with. "I can understand why you would feel as if you've missed out on that. It's difficult when you yearn for something that you haven't experienced to such an extent - it's entirely natural to want something like that. Family, companionship. I'm glad that the Phoenix has at least offered you a bit of solace. Something that a lot of people forget about is the concept of 'found family.' Some people may well have had a family during their upbringing, others might not have, but what binds us together is the fact that we can find our own. It sounds as though the Phoenix has started providing you with that." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 09:35 PM
"I hope. I mean, I had my Nana and also her caretaker when we came to Earth. And....I sort of had my brother. At least for the short time after I lost my hearing. But thats the only time he was ever nice was when we had to learn sign language. And considering I was four and wasn't very good at reading, I relied on him a lot to learn it. But once I did, he went right back on his bullshit." He shrugged then remained silent for a moment. "But even if this has become my home and family, why do I feel like I'm not really a part of it? I mean, I feel like members of the crew don't trust me even though I'm not a bad person. I dint know if it's the black uniform, or the criminal history, or....I dont know. Making friends was never a problem at the academy." (edited)
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 10:00 PM
Houston witnessed this often in officers who became so paranoid about people's perception of themselves that they couldn't realise that the paranoia came from within. Copernicus was an Intelligence officer and he had done some bad things according to that file of his - but how many people knew of that? How many people didn't, and had no reason to not trust him? Houston himself knew that there was no sort of prejudice against Intelligence as a division. They were respected and people were often jealous of them, of all things, wanting to join the ranks of the elusive division. The conclusion to it all was obvious - or at least to him, it was. Once again he had stayed silent and let Copernicus speak, but as he posed his question he looked sideways to the officer. "Do people not trust you, sir, or do you fear that they don't trust you? Is that perception true, or is it one that your brain has conjured for you?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Mar-21 10:11 PM
"I.....I dont know, really. There's just been this nagging voice in the back of my head. It likes to say that I'm just a criminal, fake Starfleet, not worthy of my uniform, a no-good academy dropout, or that I should have just let my brother kill me when he had the chance. And believe me, he took every chance he got." His tone started to turn a little bitter at the last handful of words.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 10-Mar-21 10:57 PM
He took note of the bitter tone, but in all honesty, he had been expecting something along those lines. King's last session had given the counsellor an indication of what might happen next. "I'm aware that you've mentioned your brother before - that he was violent and abusive towards you. Did he - or anyone else - ever say those sorts of things to you? Imply that you weren't good enough, that is; or perhaps your education or upbringing was very competitive, leading you to have view of being beneath everyone or being irredeemable. These viewpoints of our own can often stem from something else; something that was said, or any form of past trauma. This feeling might not be something happening now in reality - instead, it might be stemming from your past."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 12:55 AM
"Just him mainly, loke one of his friends would pretend to join in but just made funny faces behind him to try and offset how horrible my brother was being. When I got older, my brother reverted to exclusively speaking Romulan and stopped signing when he spoke to me. At that time I couldn't lip read, but I could feel his emotions. Even on the rare occasions he was nice, there was always that undercurrent of negativity."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 10:57 AM
"It sounds as though you were put through a lot of strife by him - and it's quite disheartening that no one ever took note," he stated, brow furrowed as he regarded Capri and what he was saying. "It may well be that- unfortunately - a lot of the negative traits you see around you are a culmination of being treated with those traits throughout the pivotal years of your upbringing. If you were interested in further counselling sessions, something like Adlerian therapy might be useful."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 12:30 PM
"Adlerian therapy. What is involved with that?" He looked over and blanked, a little confused. "So.....just so im not misunderstanding-- my brother's bullying influenced the voice in my head?"
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 12:41 PM
"I'm not saying that it's a definite," he replied, placing both hands by his sides for support as he stretched his legs out with a wince. "But it's a possibility. Those years when we're growing up are the ones that shape the rest of our lives. If something had happened and it was never addressed, leaving you to handle it by yourself, then there's a definite possibility that it - alongside possible other things - have influenced this feeling today." "Adlerian psychology is... Quite an old discipline, I'll admit, and one that the humans made up. The reason I feel it's appropriate is because it focusses on things like familial influence; birth order, lifestyle, how parents or carers acted and worked. The end goal is to help a person understand that they're significant and that they belong. It helps a person to develop self-awareness, safer behaviours when they regard themselves compared to others... Overall, it's old like I say, but it's appropriate. It's also done by talking - just like we're doing now."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 12:48 PM
He nodded a little and blinked, shifting slightly and resting his PADD on his leg, "I mean Nana tried to help. She'd scold him when I'd come running in and crying but it always seemed to go in one ear and out the other." *He paused again and cocked his head at the therapy description. I mean it doesn't seem like the most intimidating of things, I'd be willing to attempt it. But what about like the panic attacks and such?" (edited)
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 01:06 PM
"There's no telling when you might have a panic attack, s- Lieutenant." He cut himself off right before saying 'sir,' at least managing to catch himself this time. "But if it happens, then we work through it. We can work on grounding techniques and see if we can work out if anything in particular causes them - that way, either a conversation can be avoided, or we can work through the subject and see if we can obtain some closure surrounding it. And of course, as with all of this, if you ever wanted to stop then you could do so. You will never be forced to talk about anything you don't want to talk about."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 01:24 PM
He listened and nodded quietly, rubbing his neck a little with a sigh. "The incident with the kids is what triggered the last one. It hit a nerve that was really deep down, and just all these memories I had blacked out just completely came running back up to the surface.*
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 02:14 PM
"And such a reaction is perfectly understandable. As unpleasant as they are, an attack like that happens for a reason. But like I say, depending on what you're comfortable with, we can either talk through it or leave it be. Things can develop over the course of multiple sessions too - it doesn't have to be discussed all at once."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 02:41 PM
"I don think om ready to tackle what made me panic. Maybe I should start small with not being paranoid....or insecire....whatever it would be."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 03:28 PM
"As I say, Lieutenant, we can start wherever you're comfortable with. What I can do is write up a suggested contract and start pencilling in your regular sessions. The contracts are flexible, of course - if anything needs changed then I can change it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 03:34 PM
"The sooner the better if we can. I'm tired of wondering if it'll be a good day or a bad day, you know? I'm guessing you'd want to see me at least once a week, yeah?" He asked, head cocked a little.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 03:36 PM
"I understand what you mean - and we'll work on progressing past that stage until we get those good days consistently. Once a week would be good, but I won't fault you if the red alert sounds and you don't show up," the counsellor then added with a smile.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 03:42 PM
He nodded in response, pushing his hair from his eyes. "Thank you, sir. I'll try to work on fixing it. The middle of the week is usually the best time to work on scheduling times if that helps? But I'll try to message you if a red alert comes."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 03:43 PM
"I'm sure I'll be able to take a hint by the blaring klaxons and the flashing lights, so please, don't worry," he replied with the usual reassuring smile, although there might have been a hint of amusement there too. "I'll look at your rota pattern and fit everything around your shift for you. Don't fret if you ever have to cancel or move things around, I won't mind."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 04:16 PM
"Im usually scheduled for the night shift so it may be easy. Tank you again for this. Was there anything else I need to do or are we finished for now? I'm sure you've probably got other people to see today."
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 04:20 PM
"If you're happy to leave things there then I'm happy to as well. I'll be in touch with a contract for you to sign, alright?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 06:50 PM
"Sounds perfect. Thank you again for this. I should probably head home actually, check on the turtle and all that." He smiled as he got up slowly and offered a hand to Houston once he was stood.
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 11-Mar-21 07:05 PM
He accepted the hand which had been outstretched and all but hauled himself upright, once again finding not much comfort at all in how multiple of his joints clicked. "I did appreciate the picture that you sent of that turtle. It is very sweet. I've considered getting some sort of pet myself, but knowing my track record with harming plants of all things... Something tells me that it wouldn't go very well," he said with a chuckle as they headed out. "I'll have that contract sent to you as soon as I can. Enjoy the rest of your day, Lieutenant," he then added as they shut down the programme and left.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Mar-21 08:52 PM
He nodded in response and followed Housron out of the deck. "I have a lot of pictures of my turtle. And he's really cute when he's eating his greens. And thank you, I hope your day goes well too."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 03:12 PM
Lihne walked into the Holodeck and inserted her program instructions. She then turned and watched as the once empty room slowly formed and displayed a warm sunny beach and clear blue ocean. Seeiñg a towel on the sand, she walked over and laid down, her PADD in her hands as she relaxed to take some quiet time.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:07 PM
....crap, it was occupied. Upon seeing the running program and the holodeck's sole occupant, she quietly started retreating, letting out a small "...sorry..." in the process.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 04:17 PM
"Oh its ok....Ota, right?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:19 PM
"Yeah," she replied, as she stepped back into the holodeck. "You're.... Lihne, I think?"
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 04:24 PM
"Yes, glad I made a decent impression last time. You can load your program if you want. I just hadnt been to the beach in a long time....any beach really."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:29 PM
"Oh, it's fine," she replied, smiling. "I like this program, actually."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 04:33 PM
"Well, would you like to join me"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:35 PM
"Yeah!" she replied excitedly, as she walked up to Lihne.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 04:37 PM
"Was everyone in engineering ok after that weird incident with our systems?'
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:40 PM
"Yep," she replied, sitting down. "We've mostly been fine, besides a bunch of holo-rabbits popping up."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 04:48 PM
"Holo....that's definately something new. Did someone build them?" She smiled, a little giggle in her voice.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:49 PM
"I'm not sure," she replied, giggling slightly as well. "All I know is they just popped up everywhere; the warp core was covered in them."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 04:55 PM
"Well as long as they dont chew the conduits up, am I right?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 04:57 PM
She giggled at the joke. "Yeah, as long as they don't eat the conduits."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 05:10 PM
She looked down at her PADD and thought for a moment. "So what do you like to do one your off duty shifts?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 05:13 PM
"Whatever comes to my mind," she replied. "I either just sit in my quarters or go to the holodeck. What about you?"
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 05:15 PM
"I enjoying reading. My parents got me into it as a child, and I actually enjoy some of the classics."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 05:16 PM
Her eyes widened with interest. "Sounds interesting. I read too sometimes." She then asked, "Which classics?"
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 05:20 PM
She ran through a list that included Tolkien, Burroughs from Earth, Klingon Epic Bard Kàok and Bajoran Fel Kroa. "I know they all focused more on fantastical tales and less historicals, but I wanted to get into Starfleet because of the sense of wonder these filled me with."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 06:05 PM
"Those sound interesting," she replied, smiling. "That's a pretty similar reason to why I joined Starfleet, too."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 06:43 PM
"It is? Tell me about how you got to join. I meam if you dont want too, thats ok. I guess I just wanted to get to know my new crewmates more."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 07:04 PM
"I was told a lot about it by other people," she replied. "It sounded super interesting to me as a kid."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 07:26 PM
"So now youve made it, are you glad you made it in?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 07:43 PM
"I am," she beamed. "It's been a pretty interesting past 5 months, and I've already made a lot of friends."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 08:09 PM
"Same here. Been through a few things since my first posting. But overall....I think Im glad I followed both my heart and my dad's example."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 08:25 PM
"I'm glad you feel that way," she replied, smiling. "I'm happy to be on this ship."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 08:43 PM
"You know, I was thinking of seeing if any of the crew Ive gotten to know might be interested in a get together or something like that. Would you like to join, once i got everything set up?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 08:46 PM
"I would love a get together," she replied, smiling.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 09:02 PM
"Great. Honestly, i think its kind of a dual reason. Ive been....kind of closed off a bit after I was stationed on the Phoenix. Guess Im trying to work my way through some stuff.....and not in that healthy 'lets talk'way. More like 'burn your candle at both ends'way."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 09:11 PM
"Wait, why? What happened?" she asked, a look of worry on her face.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 09:26 PM
"Well, the first ship I was on, the Endevour. Well it kind of blew up after we were attacked during a mission. I was wounded while rushing my way to an escape pod. I kind of keep the scars as a reminder to myself of not losing my focus."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 09:31 PM
"I'm sorry that happened to you," she replied, with concern on her face.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 09:49 PM
"Im fine physcially now. The phaser burn hurt a bit more at first. But I want to do my part to keep my fellow shipmates safe....not like I have security or engineering skills. I think you guys have huge roles."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 09:56 PM
"I think science is important, too," she replied. "You guys do a lot of research that other departments use."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 23-Mar-21 10:53 PM
"Thanks. Its nice to hear that once in a while."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Mar-21 11:50 PM
She smiled, and looked forward, admiring the running program.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 24-Mar-21 01:30 AM
"I had thought about using on my parents gave me as a gift,but just wasnt sure today was adventure time."
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Mar-21 01:54 AM
She looked at Lihne with a confused look on her face. "I'm sorry?"
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 24-Mar-21 02:29 AM
She blushed and scratched the back of her head. "Well....kind of like big....hmmm....how do I describe it?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Mar-21 02:32 AM
She was more confused at first... and then caught on to what she meant. "So... what's it like? We can run it right now if you want."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 24-Mar-21 03:08 AM
"Im kind of a nerd...if the stories i like arent sign enough. There is apparently a kind of game where people try to act out similar fantasy type stories as their characters. My parents had one pf those programmed for me."
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Mar-21 03:13 AM
"Ooooh," she replied, smiling, "that sounds fun."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 24-Mar-21 03:16 AM
"It is. Forgot when I got here it was in my quarters, so i thought i do some beach reading. But i could load it next time, if you want to meet back at a holodeck."
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Mar-21 03:17 AM
"We could do that next time, yeah," she replied.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 24-Mar-21 03:27 AM
"Great." She stood up, stretching and rubbing her eyes. "I guess Ill turn in, I guess Ill see you later then."
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Mar-21 01:57 PM
"I should get going too," she replied, standing as well. She then added, smiling, "It was great spending time with you, Lihne."
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 24-Mar-21 06:45 PM
"Thanks Ota. Ill let you know when I have my fantasy sim ready to load. I think you'll love it." She smkled and asked for the program to end. She paced herself so they would both leave together. (Scene end?)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Mar-21 07:01 PM
She walked alongside her as they exited the holodeck. "I'll come to the sim, don't worry," she replied with a smile.
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